The single-phase split-source inverter is an emerging and attractive topology for boost dc-ac power conversion system. Such an inverter features high compactness, however, at the expense of high-frequency commutations across diodes. The corresponding hybrid PWM also confines the voltage harmonics to concentrate around the switching frequency and its multiples. This paper proposes a simplified split-source inverter which is realized by inserting only one power switch into an H-bridge. While generating the ac output, the newly developed PWM strategy ensures the inductor charged with constant duty-cycle. When compared to the existing split-source inverters, it offers the added benefits of reduced switch count, enhanced voltage boosting gain, reduced output filter requirement, and enhanced power efficiency. Comprehensive steady-state analysis is discussed while simulation and experimental results are subsequently presented to prove the validity of the proposed topology and the PWM strategy.

This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) for off-board plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) chargers with photovoltaic (PV) integration using two-level four-leg inverter topology. The PEV charger is controlled by a unified controller that incorporates direct power and current MPC to dynamically control decoupled active-reactive power flow in a smart grid environment as well as to control PEV battery charging and discharging reliably. PV power generation with maximum power tracking is seamlessly integrated with the power flow control to provide additional power generation. Fast dynamic response and good steady-state performance under all power flow modes and various environmental conditions are evaluated and analyzed. From the results obtained, the charger demonstrates less than 1.5% total harmonic distortion as well as low active and reactive power ripple of less than 7% and 8% respectively on the grid for all power flow modes. The PEV battery also experiences a low charging and discharging current ripple of less than 2.5%. Therefore, the results indicate the successful implementation of the proposed charger and its control for PV integrated off-board PEV chargers.