Control System Design and Implementation of Battery-Assisted Quasi-Impedance-Source Inverter for Standalone Power Generation

Abstract

Highlights What are the main findings? Low-output-voltage THD is demonstrated under both linear and nonlinear load conditions. DC-side battery/impedance network regulation and AC-side voltage control are achieved within a single-stage power-conversion structure. What is the implication of the main finding? The proposed low-complexity PI+PR control framework provides a practical solution for coordinated DC- and AC-side regulation in standalone battery-assisted qZSI systems. Abstract There is a growing need for high-efficiency power electronic converters that can effectively convert energy, regulate voltages, and enhance power quality in standalone power generators, as the use of renewable energy sources and battery energy storage devices increases. The quasi-impedance-source inverter (qZSI) has attracted significant interest due to its single-stage buck-boost operation, continuous input current, reduced reliance on passive elements, and increased reliability. In this paper, the control strategy and implementation of the qZSI with battery assistance for standalone photovoltaic energy generation are discussed. To analyze the operational characteristics and design the control strategy of the qZSI, the system equations are linearized around the nominal operating point to develop a small-signal model, from which the direct current (DC) side and alternative current (AC) side transfer functions are derived and used as the basis for controller design. Using the proposed model, hybrid controllers are designed to control the shoot-through duty cycle, maintain DC link voltage stability, and battery charging to achieve stable power generation. Furthermore, the SPWM technique is applied to produce AC power with minimal harmonic content and higher efficiency. Application results show stable dynamic behavior, effective battery energy management, improved voltage regulation, and reduced harmonic distortion in the output waveform. The main contribution is a low-complexity coordinated PI and PR control framework for standalone battery-assisted qZSI operation, experimentally validated under DC- and AC-side disturbances without requiring an additional battery-side power-conversion stage.