In this clip from the “ Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview ” class, instructor John Selby explains several key differences you can see when it comes to low voltage and medium voltage components.
For a three-level T-type inverter, the common-mode voltage (v_ {CM}) is defined as the average of the phase-to-neutral voltages: (v_ {CM} = (v_ {AO} + v_ {BO} + v_ {CO})/3).
While the conventional topologies of multilevel inverters (MLIs) operate with unity voltage gain, switched capacitors-based MLIs (SCMLIs) offer a solution to realize an inherent voltage gain of more than one, thereby stepping up the voltage in the process of DC to AC.
For single-phase systems the DC Bus voltage is typically 400VDC. This first DC/DC stage is also able to perform the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for a complete string.
The 220V inverter tracks the maximum power point (MPPT) and converts DC to AC at 220/230/240V, 50/60Hz, in sync with the grid. Power is first supplied to household loads; any surplus can be exported to the grid depending on local metering rules.