Improved kalman filter based inverter control for reduction of low order current harmonics due to isolation transformers in renewable energy sources

Abstract

This paper is focused on the analysis of a Kalman filter performance when introduced in the current control loop of a distributed generation connection inverter. The idea is to use this kind of filter to reduce the harmonic content of the currents injected in the point of common coupling. The study has been performed by means of simulation using Matlab-Simulink and clearly demonstrates that this kind of control system can improve the response produced by the inverters. The elimination of certain well-known noisy harmonics introduced by an element such as the isolation low voltage transformer has been accomplished.