Renewable energy systems integration prefers DC–AC converters of high efficiency, low
harmonic injection and small size. Multilevel converter (MLC) is preferred compared to two …

Impedance Source Power Electronic Converters brings together state of the art knowledge
and cutting edge techniques in various stages of research related to the ever more popular …

This paper presents a direct model predictive current control (MPC) strategy for quasi-Z-
source inverters (qZSIs). A discrete-time model is derived that accurately captures all …

This paper presents a variable switching point predictive current control (VSP 2 CC) for the
quasi-Z-source inverter (qZSI). The proposed VSP 2 CC aims to remove the output current …

In power converter control, predictive control has several merits, such as simple concept and
fast response. However, the necessity to use the weighting factor inside the cost function …

Model predictive control has emerged as a very powerful method for controlling of electrical
energy. One of the major advantages for this control is the performance of the power …

This paper proposes a 1 MW grid-tie photovoltaic system by connecting quasi-Z-Source
(qZS) networks into Cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) inverter. The proposed Power Conditioning …

This paper presents a Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithm applied to a Quasi-Z-
source inverter (qZSI). This control is based mainly on the measurement of the qZSI …

Distributed power generation systems may necessitate connecting multiple independent
energy sources that employ various converter topologies. A recent development in this field …

Abstract The Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Controller (FCS-MPC) for quasi Z-Source
Inverters (qZSIs) is designed to reduce the number of sensors by proposing a current …