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Comparative Analysis of Dual Active Bridge Converters for Photovoltaic Applications using MATLAB Simulink

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Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converters offer an efficient and reliable solution for interfacing photovoltaic (PV) arrays with electrical loads. These converters provide key advantages such as galvanic isolation, a wide voltage conversion ratio, and improved efficiency compared to conventional converter topologies. This paper presents a detailed investigation of DAB converters for PV applications. Initially, the operating principles of the DAB converter are analyzed using a DC source. Subsequently, a PV array is integrated with the DAB converter, where voltage and current are regulated using the Perturb and Observe (P&O) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm. The output of the PV–DAB interface is supplied to an inverter that drives an AC motor load. The performance of the complete system—including the PV array, DAB converter, MPPT control, and inverter-fed motor—is modeled and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. The simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed configuration.

Key Highlights

Focus Area: Power Converters

MATLAB
Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter
photovoltaic (PV) system
inverter
Technologies & Tools
MATLAB/Simulink

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