Model Predictive Control of a 19-Level H-SPUC Inverter with Reduced Power Components
Taoufiq EL ANSARI, Ayoub EL GADARI, Youssef OUNEJJAR
Abstract. In this paper, we propose an advanced predictive control (MPC) for an H-SPUC inverter. The proposed topology achieves a 19-level output voltage using only eleven power switches, two DC sources, and two capacitors, resulting in a compact structure with reduced material costs and improved efficiency. Performance evaluation indicates a low cost function value (CF = 2.95) and reduced total standing voltage per unit (TSVpu) compared to conventional multi-level inverter configurations. Extensive simulations under various load profiles and DC voltage fluctuations demonstrate robust and stable operation, with total harmonic distortions of output voltage and current of 4.70% and 1.40%, respectively. The predictive control strategy provides fast transient response and accurate voltage tracking, highlighting the suitability of the proposed H-SPUC inverter for applications in photovoltaic energy systems, electric vehicles, and smart grid infrastructure.
Keywords
PUC, Multilevel Inverters, THD, TSV, TBV, MPC
Published online 4/25/2026, 10 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Taoufiq EL ANSARI, Ayoub EL GADARI, Youssef OUNEJJAR, Model Predictive Control of a 19-Level H-SPUC Inverter with Reduced Power Components, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 64, pp 258-267, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904091-32
The article was published as article 32 of the book Energy Futures
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