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An Adaptive Cross-Tied Interconnection for Shaded PV Arrays: A Mathematical Analysis for Efficiency Enhancement Efendi S Wirateruna; Mohammad Jasa Afroni; Wahyu Mulyo Utomo; Mukhammad Zakky Syahrul Aziz
Kinetik: Game Technology, Information System, Computer Network, Computing, Electronics, and Control Vol. 11, No. 2, May 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kinetik.v11i2.2529

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This study investigates the Adaptive Cross-Tied Interconnection (ACTI) configuration to improve the power output efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) arrays operating under partial shading conditions. The objective of this study is to develop a mathematical formulation that describes the behavior of ACTI compared to the conventional Series-Parallel (SP) configuration. Mathematical modeling is used to analyze the current distribution, voltage relationships, and the effect of shading patterns on the total output power. Simulations are performed using MATLAB/Simulink to verify the theoretical analysis results. This adaptive configuration dynamically adjusts the cross-tied interconnections based on the illumination intensity data, thereby balancing the current between shaded and non-shaded modules. The results show that ACTI successfully reduces current mismatch losses and increases output power without increasing circuit complexity. In a 3×3 PV array, the ACTI configuration yields a power increase of up to 48% compared to the SP configuration. In a 5×5 array, the efficiency increases ranges from 2% to 6%, depending on the shading pattern. The adaptive switching strategy maintains the current flow stability and produces a smoother power-voltage curve, enabling faster and more accurate tracking of the global maximum power point. These results demonstrate that ACTI provides an efficient, economical, and mathematically sound solution for improving the performance of PV systems under non-uniform irradiation conditions.
Design of 7-level cascade asymmetric multilevel inverter for renewable energy applications using FPGA Afarulrazi Abu Bakar; Hazwaj Mhd Poad; Benjamin Ho Hao Xian; Tharnisha Sithananthan; Wahyu Mulyo Utomo; Triyanto Pangaribowo
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1231-1242

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The increasing focus on renewable energy has driven the need for efficient and reliable power converters. Multilevel inverters offer low harmonic distortion and high-quality output but often suffer from design complexity and excessive component count. This study presents the design and implementation of a 7-level cascaded asymmetric multilevel inverter optimized for renewable energy applications. The proposed topology utilizes a cascade structure with asymmetric DC voltage sources to generate seven voltage levels, providing a practical balance between performance and simplicity. The design was first validated through MATLAB/Simulink software to analyze circuit operation and evaluate the total harmonic distortion (THD) performance. Experimental evaluation was then conducted using a hardware prototype to verify simulation results. Without a filter, the THD from the simulation was 21.31%, while the experimental setup recorded a slightly higher value of 21.61%, indicating a marginal difference of 0.21%. With a filter, the simulation achieved a THD of 3.81%, whereas the experimental setup outperformed with a THD of 1.5%, showing a notable reduction of 2.31%. These findings confirm the proposed inverter’s capability to deliver superior power quality and operational efficiency. The combination of simulation and experimental validation demonstrates the practicality and reliability of the 7-level cascade asymmetric multilevel inverter for renewable energy applications.