This paper proposes an interphase power control algorithm (IPCA) and submodule power control algorithm (SPCA) based on state transition PWM (ST-PWM) for cascaded H-bridge inverter with unbalanced DC sources. In this method, the correction value helps control the interphase power distribution and submodule power distribution by directly modifying the duty cycle of each switching state. In order to achieve linear modulation, an in-depth analysis of ST-PWM is conducted. Combining ST-PWM and IPCA, balanced AC currents and accurate power control on DC side can be achieved with an unbalanced DC source. The proposed strategies are simulated using MATLAB/Simulink and tested on a five-level laboratory prototype. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the advantage and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
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