A Modular Scalable SiC-based Flexible-Combined Heat and Power System Interface Converter with Small Capacitor and Advanced Grid-Support Functions

Abstract

The flexible combined heat and power (F-CHP) is a concept proposed by the Department of Energy, United States. It enables cogeneration plants in small to mid-size manufacturing facilities as microgrid-controlled distributed energy resources (DER) for operation in local areas with high aggregated renewable energy penetration. This paper showcases a converter featuring modularity, scalability, and grid-support functionalities.