LCL-T Resonant Converter Based on Dual Active Bridge Topology in Solar Energy Applications

ABSTRACT: Resonant LCL-T converter can operate as stable voltage source, being fed from current, for instance, the photovoltaic battery. It is shown that LCL-T resonant tank has intrinsic ability to convert stable AC current into stable AC voltage thus parametrically regulating output voltage at a fixed value. This mode of operation is made possible by the use of active (synchronous) rectifier to recoup energy from the output back to the LCL-T resonant tank. Basic characteristics of resonant LCL-T converter regulated by phase shift between inverter and rectifier regardless of a solar battery c...