Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of a SEPIC Multiplier Converter in a Photovoltaic System

Johnny Posada Contreras; Rosas-Caro, Julio

doi:10.3390/electricity5030022

Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of a SEPIC Multiplier Converter in a Photovoltaic System

Journal

Electricity

ISSN

2673-4826

Date Issued

2024

Author(s)

Johnny Posada Contreras

Rosas-Caro, Julio

Facultad de Ingeniería - CampGDL

Type

text::journal::journal article

DOI

10.3390/electricity5030022

URL

https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/11646

Abstract

This article presents the development and execution of a Single-Ended Primary-Inductor Converter (SEPIC) multiplier within a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) emulation environment tailored for photovoltaic (PV) applications. Utilizing the advanced capabilities of the dSPACE 1104 platform, this work establishes a dynamic data exchange mechanism between a variable voltage power supply and the SEPIC multiplier converter, enhancing the efficiency of solar energy harnessing. The proposed emulation model was crafted to simulate real-world solar energy capture, facilitating the evaluation of control strategies under laboratory conditions. By emulating realistic operational scenarios, this approach significantly accelerates the innovation cycle for PV system technologies, enabling faster validation and refinement of emerging solutions. The SEPIC multiplier converter is a new topology based on the traditional SEPIC with the capability of producing a larger output voltage in a scalable manner. This initiative sets a new benchmark for conducting PV system research, offering a blend of precision and flexibility in testing supervisory strategies, thereby streamlining the path toward technological advancements in solar energy utilization.