Research Article

Power Balance Optimization Technology of Microgrid Based on Full-Bridge Converter

Table 1

Comparison of mainstream reactive power compensator characteristics.

CharacteristicSVCSTATCOMFull-bridge converter
TSCTCR

Control methodSynchronousPhase shiftHPWMPhase shift
Control complexityEasyEasyHardEasy
Modulation frequencyMediumMediumHighMedium
Switching lossMediumMediumHighLow
Responding speedMediumMediumFastMedium
Compensation accuracyLowMediumHighHigh
Compensation rangeWideMediumWideWide
Compensation typeDiscrete capacitive reactiveContinuous sensible reactiveContinuous reactiveContinuous capacitive
Current qualityHighLowMediumMedium