| Abstract |
PV inverters, irrespective of the rated power, have currently very high efficiency. For residential orBIPV applications, cost remains a key point for competitiveness. This paper presents a cost-optimizedCSI converter for a 5kW solar inverter. A method based on manufacturers' datasheets is described tooptimize the choice of Silicon Carbide devices and associated cooling device with respect to theswitching frequency, resulting in optimal cost/performance designs. Experimental results obtained witha prototype designed according to the proposed methodology complements this study. |
