Grid-tie Quasi Z-Source Inverter-Based Static Synchronous Compensator

Abstract

This research work proposes intensive study and mathematical modelling analysis of transformer-less quasi Z-source inverter (qZSI) based static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) system. In this work, a single-phase qZSI is acted as a STATCOM system to compensate the grid reactive power at the point of coupling under different loading conditions. A new controller-based lead compensator is developed to achieve fast DC-link voltage balance across each qZS network. Simulation studies are conducted to evaluate the controller’s performance.