Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy

Abstract This paper presents a real-time simulation of a photovoltaic-based distribution static compensator (PV-DSTATCOM) using the Typhoon HIL 604 simulator, demonstrating its effectiveness in reactive power compensation, harmonic mitigation, and active power injection. The system seamlessly transi...

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Main Authors: Vinamra Kumar Govil, S. M. Tripathi, Kuldeep Sahay
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01078-z
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description Abstract This paper presents a real-time simulation of a photovoltaic-based distribution static compensator (PV-DSTATCOM) using the Typhoon HIL 604 simulator, demonstrating its effectiveness in reactive power compensation, harmonic mitigation, and active power injection. The system seamlessly transitions between pure DSTATCOM mode, operating during night-time or when PV generation is zero, and PV-DSTATCOM mode, where it injects PV power while enhancing the power quality. A voltage source converter (VSC) regulated by an indirect current control strategy ensures improved power quality at the point of common coupling (PCC). Real-time simulation results under both balanced and unbalanced PCC voltage conditions validate the ability of the PV-DSTATCOM to mitigate power quality disturbances. Notably, the PV-DSTATCOM effectively reduces total harmonic distortion (THD), maintaining levels between 3.03%–5.58% under balanced PCC voltage and 3.95%–5.93% under unbalanced PCC voltage conditions, generally adhering to or remaining near the acceptable limit of IEEE-519 standards across varying solar irradiance levels and non-linear load conditions. Additionally, it maintains a near-unity power factor operation at PCC and stabilizes the DC-link voltage at 900 V (± 5%), ensuring reliable operation.
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spelling doaj-art-a23453d522f24bc28fae15e7e44cfb392025-08-20T03:10:35ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-06-0115112310.1038/s41598-025-01078-zReal-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategyVinamra Kumar Govil0S. M. Tripathi1Kuldeep Sahay2Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical UniversityDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Research Centre, Kamla Nehru Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and TechnologyAbstract This paper presents a real-time simulation of a photovoltaic-based distribution static compensator (PV-DSTATCOM) using the Typhoon HIL 604 simulator, demonstrating its effectiveness in reactive power compensation, harmonic mitigation, and active power injection. The system seamlessly transitions between pure DSTATCOM mode, operating during night-time or when PV generation is zero, and PV-DSTATCOM mode, where it injects PV power while enhancing the power quality. A voltage source converter (VSC) regulated by an indirect current control strategy ensures improved power quality at the point of common coupling (PCC). Real-time simulation results under both balanced and unbalanced PCC voltage conditions validate the ability of the PV-DSTATCOM to mitigate power quality disturbances. Notably, the PV-DSTATCOM effectively reduces total harmonic distortion (THD), maintaining levels between 3.03%–5.58% under balanced PCC voltage and 3.95%–5.93% under unbalanced PCC voltage conditions, generally adhering to or remaining near the acceptable limit of IEEE-519 standards across varying solar irradiance levels and non-linear load conditions. Additionally, it maintains a near-unity power factor operation at PCC and stabilizes the DC-link voltage at 900 V (± 5%), ensuring reliable operation.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01078-zHarmonic mitigationIndirect current control strategyMaximum power point trackingPV-DSTATCOMPower qualityReactive power compensation
spellingShingle Vinamra Kumar Govil
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Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
Scientific Reports
Harmonic mitigation
Indirect current control strategy
Maximum power point tracking
PV-DSTATCOM
Power quality
Reactive power compensation
title Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
title_full Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
title_fullStr Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
title_full_unstemmed Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
title_short Real-time assessment of PV-DSTATCOM for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
title_sort real time assessment of pv dstatcom for grid power quality enhancement using an indirect current control strategy
topic Harmonic mitigation
Indirect current control strategy
Maximum power point tracking
PV-DSTATCOM
Power quality
Reactive power compensation
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01078-z
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