Background: Recent advancements in solar power generation technology have paved the way for a vast number of photovoltaic (PV) systems integration into the grid network. The global installed capacity of rooftop PV systems has already surpassed a 50 GW mark in 2020, while the total installed capacity of all types of PV systems is reaching beyond 500 GW. The influx of distributed PV-generators must be equipped with sophisticated control to ensure grid stability, especially during grid faults. A devastating grid outage may occur if the grid-tied PV inverters are not equipped with the "fault-ride-through" mechanism. Many countries have already enforced a mandatory grid code which includes a low-voltage-ride through requirements for PV-generators. Aim and Objective: This paper reviews the design of a rooftop PV inverters in the light of low-voltage-ride-through requirements.Materials and Methods: For the implementation of low-voltage-ride-through (LVRT), the design of low-voltage-sag detection, grid-synchronization, filterselection, and power-controllers are examined through simulations and literature survey. LVRT implementation issues are highlighted with an emphasis on the current controller performance during grid sags.Results and Discussion: From the review and analysis conducted in this study, this paper concludes that ensuring a stable DC-link and appropriate control-reference-signals during the grid faults are the keys to the LVRT implementation.
Conclusion:In addition to robust power control, an autonomous PV generator should promptly detect the grid conditions and fulfils the ancillary services