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Review on non-isolated DC-DC converters and their control techniques

for renewable energy applications
Farhan Mumtaz a,⇑, Nor Zaihar Yahaya a, Sheikh Tanzim Meraj a, Balbir Singh a, Ramani Kannan a,
Oladimeji Ibrahim b
a
Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Perak, Malaysia
b
Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University of Ilorin, 240103 Kwara, Nigeria

a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t

Article history: In recent times, the need for energy consumption is drastically increasing to fulfill the global require-
Received 2 September 2020 ments of commercial and domestic consumer demands. Energy generation using conventional methods
Revised 9 February 2021 such as oil and gas are not appreciated in the modern era since they are the major contributors for pol-
Accepted 2 March 2021
lution and global warming. To tackle these issues, energy generation using hybrid renewable energy is
Available online 14 May 2021
being opted and studied universally. However, renewable energy sources have their fair share of draw-
backs such as photovoltaic systems rely on the surrounding irradiance and temperature, wind system
Keywords:
experiences irregular wind speed, and fuel cells are expensive and less efficient. Also, the energy
DC-DC converters
Non-isolated converters
extracted from renewable sources persist with stochastic behavior. To deal with these issues, researchers
Hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES) utilize different power electronic devices such as inverters, active power filters, voltage regulators, power
Control techniques quality conditioners, and DC-DC converters. Among these power electronic devices DC-DC converters are
Converter topologies highly effective for DC voltage regulation and to improve the efficiency of renewable energy systems.
Appropriate selection of the DC-DC converter is an important factor that has significant contribution in
overall performance of the power systems. Besides, the selection of an efficient DC-DC converter topol-
ogy, for its optimum operation integration of a suitable control technique is equally important. This paper
highlights the characteristics of available and on-going trends of non-isolated converters that includes
buck-boost, single ended primary inductor converter, cuk, z-source, zeta, and hybrid DC-DC converters
based on the performance parameters that are analyzed using MATLAB Simulink. Control techniques that
include proportional integral derivative (PID), slide mode control (SMC), model predictive control (MPC),
state space modeling (SSM), and fuzzy logic control (FLC) are also discussed considering the parameters
settling issue, response time and complexity while integrating with non-isolated DC-DC converters in
power systems.
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1. Introduction energy generation is becoming a contemporary requirement

The increasing demand for clean energy has led renewable
energy sources (RES) to be a potential method to contribute in
energy generation [1,2]. Eradication of hazardous methods for
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around the globe [3]. Conventional ways of energy generation have
caused major environmental impacts globally along with being
highly wasteful and expensive. Renewable energy sources (RES)
in this regard has appeared as a blessing being cost-effective and
environment friendly at the same time [4,5]. In the past, crude
oil-based power generation plants were utilized. Lately, it was real-
ized that due to the massive consumption of crude oil, eventually,
crude oil became scarce and scientist developed hybrid power gen-
eration systems that can be operated on natural gas along with
crude oil [6,7]. However, the decline in the efficiency of power gen-
eration plants were observed due to hybrid operation of fuel that
eventually contributed in the scarcity of natural gas [8]. Besides,
the burning of fossil fuels has led to some serious impacts on the

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environment and steadily became a costly method of power gener-
ation [9]. Hence, the emerging concept of renewable energy
sources is studied in detail and is being utilized [10,11]. Since they
are highly abundant and has no negative impacts on the environ-
ment [12,13]. Additionally, renewable energy sources have moder-
ate efficiency and require less maintenance [14–17]. RES has now
become the emerging method of energy generation globally and
numerous converter topologies along with control techniques have
also been developed to make it more robust and efficient [18–21].
Renewable energy sources (RES) individually lack to perform as
an independent power generation system since they are intermit-
tent in nature [14,22]. Therefore, the integration of two or more
RES’s is a possible solution to this issue. The integration of multiple
renewable energy generation sources are known as hybrid renew-
able energy systems (HRES) [23]. Generally, they are utilized to
construct an independent power generation system that increases
the efficacy of the RES [24]. Hence, HRES systems have become
highly popular and they are implemented universally for high-
quality power generation [25,26]. Fig. 1 depicts the range of all
possible HRES combinations along with the management system.
Furthermore, the possible range of storage systems for power
back-up during intermittent conditions is also depicted in Fig. 1.
Power converters are primarily utilized to regulate the input
voltage as per the application requirement. Power converters play
a predominant role in power engineering and drives since decades
[27]. Vast applications of converters can be found in industrial
applications and RES systems [28,29]. Power converters have been
adapted to replace the conventional voltage divider circuits that
include rheostat and power conversion circuits. These conven-
tional methods tend to have low output voltage and efficiency [30].
Fig. 1. The possible combination of HRES systems [4].
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Converters are the most significant part of any hybrid renew-
able energy system since they can stabilize the voltage output dur-
ing intermittent conditions [31,32]. Power quality of renewable
energy systems heavily relies on the stable operation of the power
converter and its control technique [33]. For instance, a boost con-
verter is a widely used device with solar MPPT system. Along with
boosting the low input voltage of PV cells, a closed loop-controlled
boost converter can also keep the DC-link voltage stable [34,35].
However, most of the conventional converters and control tech-
niques have various drawbacks that overshadow their efficacy in
HRES systems. Therefore, in recent times researchers have started
to give high emphasis on designing improved DC-DC converters
and effective control techniques. Electronics based DC-DC convert-
ers are more efficient than the conventional power conversion
techniques. Conventional techniques based on transformers and
rectifiers tend to have numerous drawbacks along with being
highly expensive. On the flip side, power converters have reduced
size, low component count and are insensitive to voltage ripples
and electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise [30]. Furthermore,
the output of power converter can easily be filtered using simple
filter and it can be tuned or manipulated by implementing a suit-
able control technique depending on the system requirements
[30,36].
Fig. 2 depicts the complete structure and integration of HRES
with DC-DC converters [32,37]. The first stage demonstrates the
input power-generation scheme that is based on renewable energy
sources that include photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine, and fuel cell
[17]. The aforementioned energy generation sources persist con-
straints which means they have discontinuous output behavior
that is catered in the second stage. The power enhancement stage,
this stage boosts the input power generated by RES that is usually
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Fig. 2. DC-DC converter integration in HRES system [30].
low in comparison to the load demands. The final stage is con-
nected to the load that consists of DC microgrids, AC load, and
direct DC load. During the load varying conditions, the power qual-
ity and sustainability rely upon the optimum operation of the DC-
DC converter [38,39].
Nowadays, numerous DC-DC converters are opted to regulate
the input voltage based on the application requirement. DC-DC
converters are generally categorized into two categories namely
isolated and non-isolated converters. Isolated converters contain
galvanic isolation as it utilizes a transformer that isolates the input
and the output side of the DC-DC converter [40]. Having a separate
ground, it does not impose any effect of the input over the output
side of the converter. The output value of the converter can either
have positive or negative polarity depends on the converter config-
uration. It can operate on a wide range of inputs and generate a
stable output. Isolated converters persist some significant issues
such as leakage inductance, core saturation, thermal effect, high
voltage spikes across the switches, and huge size that also makes
it costly compared to non-isolated converters. Non-isolated con-
verter topology does not have any galvanic isolation between the
input and output side, variations on the input side directly affect
the output side of the converters. Their component count is less
in comparison to the isolated converter topology [41]. However,
they also have some small issues that need to be addressed such
as high duty cycle ratio, poor voltage gain, and additional circuitry
for optimum operations. Both categories of converter topologies
have their own share of advantages and disadvantages. The selec-
tion is based on application requirements. Fig. 3 depicts the power
converter family highlighting the conventional converter topolo-
gies in both categories.
To validate the contribution of this manuscript, this work is
compared with some recently published review articles on DC-
DC converters. In [27,42,43], the review of non-isolated conven-
tional DC-DC converters are presented. These articles also
addressed the applications of the conventional DC-DC converters
in renewable energy applications. Furthermore, they comprise of
the limitations and the recent developments of the conventional
DC-DC converters. However, none of these articles have discussed
regarding the available control techniques for the operation of DC-
DC converters. The discussion of control techniques is highly sig-
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nificant since they play a vital role in evaluating the performance
of DC-DC converters in renewable energy applications. Further-
more, these studies did not include any discussion regarding the
recently developed interleaved DC-DC converters and thus are only
limited to the performance analysis of conventional non-isolated
DC-DC converter topologies. The configurational and performance
analysis of the non-isolated interleaved DC-DC converters are also
of high significance since in renewable energy applications, they
have almost substituted the conventional converters because of
their superior performance, structural simplicity, cost effectiveness
and higher efficiency. In [30], established DC-DC converter topolo-
gies are discussed along with their performance evaluation in
renewable energy applications. This article also elaborately dis-
cussed the implementation of state space modelling and control
conventional non-isolated converter topologies. However, it did
not include any other control techniques apart from state space
modelling for the operation of DC-DC converters. Therefore, study
also failed to provide any comparative analysis between different
control techniques and their performance on various DC-DC con-
verters. It is clear from the above discussions that reviews on the
conventional and interleaved non-isolated DC-DC converter
topologies, and, their control techniques for renewable energy
applications are still not properly addressed, which are the main
focuses of the present review paper. This paper focuses on the
characteristic analysis of several non-isolated DC-DC converters.
The selection of the converter topology is further categorized into
conventional DC-DC converter topologies that include buck-boost,
single ended primary inductor converter (SEPIC), cuk, z-source,
zeta converter and the interleaved DC-DC converter topologies that
include high-efficiency high step-up DC-DC converter, high gain
input-parallel output-series DC-DC converter, high gain
transformer-less double-duty-triple-mode DC-DC converter and
high gain three-state switching hybrid boost converter. On the
other hand, this paper also presents the advantages and limitation
of control techniques that includes proportional integral derivative
(PID), slide mode control (SMC), model predictive control (MPC),
state space modeling (SSM), and fuzzy logic control (FLC).
Converter topology’s efficacy also relies on the control tech-
nique. Incompatible control technique can affect the performance
of converter topology that eventually deteriorate the overall sys-
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Fig. 3. Converter family tree [43].

tem’s performance [44,45]. There are two categories in control the- sible option to integrate with renewable energy applications over
ory, named as classical control and modern control. The classical isolated converter topology counterparts.
theory control technique is compatible with single-input and
single-output (SISO) system applications. The working of the clas-
2.1. Buck-boost converter
sical theory is based on time-domain using differential equations,
in a complex-s domain with Laplace transform or in a frequency
Buck-boost converter topology is a fusion of two different con-
domain by transforming from the complex-s domain [46]. Classical
verter topologies as shown in Fig. 5. The buck converter and the
theory has implications when integrated with higher-order sys-
boost converter, the buck converter steps down the output voltage
tems. Thus, the systems are considered as second-order having a
level and the boost converter steps up the output voltage level.
single variable. Higher-order system responses and multivariable
This hybrid converter topology is used in numerous applications
effects are ignored. On-site tuning is required due to design
such as drive applications, stand-alone, and grid-connected photo-
approximation while implementing classical control [44]. How-
voltaic (PV) energy generation systems. However, buck-boost con-
ever, due to the design simplicity and easier implementation of
verter topology is still under on-going research to enhance the
classical controller design in comparison to the modern control
efficacy of the photovoltaic (PV) energy generation system. World-
theory, classical controllers are still being preferred for numerous
wide researchers are working to enhance the voltage gain of non-
industrial and domestic applications [47]. PID control technique
isolated DC-DC converters, as a result, numerous DC-DC converters
is the most preferable and common control technique in the clas-
are developed that includes SEPIC, Cuk, Lou, and Z-source these are
sical control category [48].
based on buck-boost topology.
Contrary to classical control theory, the working phenomenon
In [58], a novel configuration of a double switch buck-boost
of modern control theory is based on the complex-s or the
converter is proposed. It was proved experimentally that the con-
frequency domain. Modern control theory has the capability to
verter is able to effectively track maximum power point for the
control multi-input multi-output (MIMO) system applications
photovoltaic application and also maintained optimum efficiency
[49–51]. Modern control theory overcomes the limitations associ-
during load varying conditions. In [59], a hybrid fuel cell-based
ated with the classical control theory in numerous applications in a
power generation system is utilized having an inductor coupled
sophisticated manner. To minimize the computational time in
buck-boost converter. The converter has achieved higher effi-
modern design, the system is denoted by the first-order differential
ciency, non-inverting output, and reduced input–output ripples.
equations by using state variables. Moreover, modern control the-
Apart, from renewable energy applications, the buck-boost con-
ory also includes nonlinear, multivariable, adaptive, and robust
verter is well established in industries and has a wide range of
control theories [52–54].
applications. A bridgeless converter the buck-boost topology is
Control techniques have a significant role in optimizing the
proposed in [60] for the application of motor drives. In this config-
overall operation of the DC-DC converters [55]. Different control
uration, the converter is integrated with the motor drive that has
techniques are selected as per the requirement of the response
reduced switching losses and conduction losses in the AC mains
time and efficiency [10,56]. All the aspects cannot be optimized
associated with the power supply of the drives. In another applica-
at the same time and thus, the tradeoff is compulsory in some
tion shown in [61], a new two-switch topology known to be boost-
parameters, which can be done on the basis of priority of the sys-
interleaved buck-boost converter arrangement is utilized for the
tem requirements [4,57]. Fig. 4 illustrates the working of the power
power factor correction and it has provided the advantage of lower
converter along with the control technique, to stabilize the load
switching voltage stress, reduced inductor losses, and reduced size
and source simultaneously. Furthermore, the control technique is
of the magnetic interference. Furthermore, to power up the LED
using the feedback from the load side and comparing it with the
lamps, an integrated buck-boost topology is adopted having two
desired reference value for optimum operation of the DC-DC
buck-boost converters connected in a cascaded manner having
converter.
one control switch for operation. This configuration has reduced
the capacitance filter value and improvised efficiency [62]. For
2. Non-isolated DC-DC converter topologies electric vehicle applications, a buck-boost converter topology is
proposed in [63]. Here the converter is used for controlling the
As validated in the previous section, DC-DC converters are power transfer between the batteries and ultra-capacitors using
extensively utilized for renewable energy generation applications. interleaved bi-directional converter control by means of field pro-
However, non-isolated DC-DC converter topologies are more bene- grammable gate array (FPGA). In [64], a buck-boost converter is
ficial than the isolated converter topologies. Although they also integrated in order to sustain the telecommunication power sys-
have some small issues such as high duty cycle ratio, poor voltage tem. In this topology, multiple input power sources are utilized
gain, and additional circuitry, these topologies are still a more fea- along with multiple-input buck-boost converters integrated as an
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Fig. 4. Working of DC-DC Converter.
Fig. 5. Buck-Boost Converter [62].
interface between the micro sources and the DC bus. The system
has successfully reduced the switching losses between the sources.
Additionally in [65], a novel compensation technique was utilized
for the smooth transition between the switching modes of the non-
inverting buck-boost converter.
2.2. Single ended primary inductor converter (SEPIC)
Single ended primary inductor converter (SEPIC) is similar to
the buck-boost converter topology as shown in Fig. 6. It can also
step up and step down the output voltage levels. SEPIC converter
topology is used in numerous applications such as solar power
generation field to regulate the flickering DC voltage and to
improve the power factor in AC lines. It has a non-inverting output
which makes it more appealing than the buck-boost converters
and it is preferred for high power applications. In order to achieve
high output voltage using the SEPIC converter the ON switch time
should be longer than OFF time, otherwise, it will not be able to
generate the required output voltage.
SEPIC converter is proposed and opted for numerous applica-
tions. In [66], an inductor coupled SEPIC converter utilized for
renewable energy application. The configuration benefits with a
Fig. 6. SEPIC Converter [72].
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continuous input current and lowered the switching stress that
contributes to high power efficiency. For high-power factor correc-
tion, a novel SEPIC is proposed in [67]. This topology is a bridgeless
isolated version of SEPIC and operates as a single-phase rectifier
integrated with slide mode control to enhance the high-power fac-
tor in AC source. This configuration resulted in reduced total har-
monic distortion and also exhibits adequate performance in
power factor correction. [68] proposed a modified topology of
SEPIC converter having two high static gain DC-DC converters inte-
grated. It was developed for renewable energy applications having
low switching stress with low input voltage and high output volt-
age. In [69] an integrated double boost SEPIC (IDBS) converter
topology is proposed for photovoltaic and fuel cell applications,
having a single controlled switch and two inductors. The topology
is able to generate high voltage gain avoiding excessive duty-cycle.
For alternate energy applications, SEPIC is utilized in [70] to
increase the voltage gain and reduce the voltage stress on the main
switch. In this system, SEPIC is coupled with an inductor and two
voltage multipliers. The continuous input current makes it a good
choice to be utilized for renewable and sustainable energy applica-
tions. Furthermore, another application can be found in [71] where
a frequently used LED street light power driver circuit is proposed
based on a single-stage SEPIC converter that has increased the effi-
ciency and the high-power factor for overall operating range hav-
ing low total harmonic distortions.
2.3. Cuk converter
Cuk converter is basically a boost converter followed by a buck
converter as shown in Fig. 7. Cuk converter is utilized for voltage
regulation and power factor correction (PFC) in numerous applica-
tions. The output polarity is inverted in comparison to the input
with less switching losses and better efficiency. Voltage boosting
Fig. 7. Cuk Converter [79].
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is concerned with the ON time and OFF time period of the control
switch, during the ON time period of the switch capacitors dis-
charges while inductors stores energy similarly during the OFF
time period of a switch, the diode is in conduction mode and starts
delivering the current. The capacitor is used as an energy storage
component while other topologies usually use inductors as an
energy storage component instead of a capacitor.
For the photovoltaic AC module, a Cuk converter coupled with a
switched inductor is utilized to achieve high static gain with
reduced switching voltage in [73]. A modified high step-up DC-
DC Cuk converter topology is integrated with a fuel cell-based
application in [74] that provides a wide range of duty cycle and
high output gain. In [75], a motor drive of an airconditioning sys-
tem is powered using a Cuk converter to enhance the power factor
correction (PFC) and power quality (PQ). The smooth operation of
the motor drive was achieved considering no variations at the
input AC lines. Over a wide range of the operation, the converter
was able to keep the power factor near to unity at the AC mains.
Furthermore, for power correction applications, a Cuk converter
is utilized in [76]. The modified bridgeless Cuk converter topology
reduced the conduction losses and switching losses tested in recti-
fier application and has the ability to reduce the inductance value
for power factor correction (PFC). For lighting applications, a
bridgeless Cuk converter was proposed in [77]. The topology
proved to be highly efficient and was successful in reducing the
number of conduction devices and power utility devices with
improved efficiency and reduced losses. To improve the efficiency
of battery charging application, [78] proposed a conventional
power system for electric bike battery charging having two stage
converter replaced with single stage switched inductor Cuk con-
verter. The topology enhanced the overall efficiency that consist
of power factor correction and reduced total harmonic distortion.
2.4. Z-Source converter
Z-Source converter topology is one of the efficient converter
topologies. It possesses the features for step-up and step-down
output voltage. Its construction is based on a distinct inductor-
capacitance (LC) impedance design structure that connects the
converter main circuit to the power source as shown in Fig. 8. Z-
source converter is mostly preferable for medium and high power
applications. It has low output ripple noise. The duty cycle of the
converter is less than 0.5. Having the same amount of duty cycle
it can boost more voltage as compared to the conventional boost
converter. Besides having a moderate efficiency, the size and cost
of this converter topology is more competent than others.
A topology having a z-source network, flyback, and voltage mul-
tiplier have achieved 89% efficiency [80]. This topology is having a
higher component count than the conventional z-source converter
topologies. However, it has a nominal duty cycle than other z-
source converter configurations. Another [74] modified z-source
Fig. 8. Z-source Converter [74].
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converter topology is integrated for photovoltaic power generation
with a common input and output ground having reduced size and
low switching stress. To maintain a constant input and output vari-
able of fuel cell along with a constant DC link voltage is proposed in
[74]. Hybrid z-source converter topologies that are suitable for
motor drive applications are suggested in [81]. For another applica-
tion in [82], electric traction systems are controlled using a perma-
nent magnet synchronous machine by implementing a z-source
converter. The converter was regulated using sliding mode control
(SMC). It further validated the voltage adaption strategy and
enhanced the efficiency of the system. Furthermore, improvement
in the power factor correction in wireless power transfer applica-
tions for electric vehicles and transportation has been accom-
plished by using a z-source converter topology in [83]. Power
factor correction and the regulated system output voltage is
demonstrated without additional integration of semiconductor
devices and along with control circuitry.
2.5. Zeta converter
Zeta converter topology is also known to be a power optimizer.
It is similar to the SEPIC converter topology and can be utilized in
numerous applications including solar systems. Zeta converter
topology has a moderate component count and complexity as
shown in Fig. 9. It possesses features like non-inverting output,
regulated output voltage, and continuous output current. It has
the advantage of lower output ripple and easier compensation.
Several applications are found in studies such as in [84], zeta con-
verter topology is integrated with the photovoltaic energy genera-
tion system, to power up the BLDC pump for water pumping.
Providing less power losses and maximum power utilizing the PV
cells without requiring any additional control circuitry. Another
study in [85], zeta converter topology achieved and maintained a
constant output under load varying conditions in wind turbine
energy generation application. In [86,87], modified zeta converter
topology is utilized for high voltage conversion ratio with impro-
vised efficiency in high voltage gain applications. Stacked and cas-
caded configuration modes are operated using a single active
switch. Moreover, a smart combination of ZETA-SEPIC converter
topology is implemented for plugin electric vehicles that provides
the operation in three i.e. plug-in charging (PFC mode), propulsion,
and regenerative modes. This smart combination provides the
capability of voltage boosting in all the modes that enhance the
overall efficiency of the electric vehicles [88].
2.6. Recently developed non-isolated converters
Currently, non-isolated converter topologies are emerging dras-
tically considering the demands of modern applications. Conven-
tional non-isolated converter topologies persists with
implications that effect the efficiency of the converter topology
and also reduces the life span of the equipments integrated with
the system. Hence, the hybridization of converter topologies is sig-
Fig. 9. Zeta Converter [89].
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nificantly being an active way of emerging converter topologies.
The hybridization of converter topologies is solely based on the
features and limitations associated with them. Non-isolated con-
verter topologies consist of implications such as high input and
output ripples, discontinuous input and output current, higher
switching stress, and higher duty cycle ratio. Furthermore, the
advantages and disadvantages are elaborated in Table 1.
However, recently developed hybrid non-isolated DC-DC con-
verter topologies are shown in Fig. 10. The high step-up DC-DC
converter shown in Fig. 10(a) is a hybrid topology having a capabil-
ity of a voltage step up and step down both [90]. Besides that it has
a common input and output ground that make it a transformer-less
grid-connected topology, hence it perfectly fits for the photovoltaic
energy generation systems. It also possesses soft-switching that
includes zero voltage and zero current switching for active and
passive devices. Circuit design having dual coupled inductors in
series to the output allows to obtain maximum voltage gain. More-
over, it operates on a minimal duty cycle and delivers high gain
and continuous output during intermittent conditions.
In Fig. 10(b), high gain input parallel output series DC-DC con-
verter topology is shown. It is a hybridized converter topology, that
incorporates parallel input and series boost converter having dual
coupled inductors along with a voltage multiplier [91]. The input
side of the converter topology have two inductors connected in
parallel which shares the input current and input voltage ripples.
The output side is integrated with interleaved series-connected
capacitors. This converter topology can be used for industrial and
domestic applications. Moreover, it posses nominal switching
stress, lower ripples on the output, and high voltage gain.
In Fig. 10(c), a high gain transformer-less double-duty-tripple
mode DC-DC converter topology is shown [91]. This topology has
reduced component count and high efficiency as compared to con-
ventional non-isolated converter topologies. It works on two dif-
ferent duty cycles that reduce the implications of a higher duty
cycle ratio. It has three different modes of operation and a perfect
utilization of power electronics components which allows this
topology to have higher voltage gain and stable output. Thus, it
does not require unnecessary complex circuit structures that
include voltage lift technique, voltage multiplier circuit, and cou-
pled transformers. An experimental setup has verified its suitable
application for DC-Microgrid. Hence, it can be integrated into the
renewable energy system for smooth operation and improvising
the life span of renewable energy extracting equipment such as
photovoltaic (PV) cell.
Another non-isolated converter topology is proposed in [93]
which is named as high gain three-state switching hybrid boost
converter that is shown in Fig. 10(d). It is similar to the aforemen-
tioned hybrid converter topologies. However, it utilizes an addi-
tional voltage lift circuit for higher voltage gain. Furthermore, it
possesses reduce component count and higher output voltage gain
with optimum switching duty cycle ratios. Having two different
duty cycle ratios and three different modes of operation gives per-
fect voltage boosting characteristics. Moreover, this topology is
applicable for voltage boosting applications with optimum effi-
ciency for renewable energy generation that includes photovoltaic
(PV) and fuel cells.
3. Control techniques
To attain the maximum efficiency of the non-isolated DC-DC
converters, control techniques have vital roles. This is due to the
fact that control techniques have the ability to optimize the overall
operations of these converter topologies. Control parameters for
DC-DC converters are the input voltage, duty cycle ratio, reference
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voltage, and output voltage. Considering the following parameters,
a particular control technique can regulate the operation of DC-DC
converters. For low input and output voltages the control tech-
nique increases the duty cycle ratio to perform the voltage step-
up operation considering the reference output voltage. On the
other hand, if the input and output voltages are higher than, the
duty cycle is reduced by the applied control technique to perform
voltage step-down operation. Considering all the scenarios control
technique is applied for the optimum control of DC-DC converters
that maintains the switching operation of DC-DC converters to ful-
fill the output requirements accordingly [94]. Numerous control
techniques are available with different features that includes
response time, efficiency, and robustness [95,96]. Converter
topologies persist different characteristics that are taken into
account before integrating them with DC-DC converters. However,
all the aspects of the control technique cannot be optimized simul-
taneously, tradeoff is mandatory for a few parameters, that are
chosen as per the priority of application requirements. Moreover,
some converter topologies are the best fit with a specific control
technique that makes it a significant combination for numerous
applications.
3.1. PID control
Proportional integral derivate (PID) control is the most common
control technique used in industry and has been universally
accepted for numerous applications that includes renewable
energy and motor drive applications. Preference given to the PID
control technique over the other control technique is due to the
robust response over a wide range of operating conditions and sim-
ple functionality as shown in Table 4.
PID being a conventional and effective control technique is still
integrated with numerous applications, controlling the DC-DC con-
verter is one of them that can be seen in Fig. 11. It takes the feed-
back from the output of the DC-DC converter and changes the
input switching duty cycle of the DC-DC converter that controls
the gain. It has a nominal efficiency in numerous applications. Hav-
ing low control complexity is an additive advantage among other
control techniques. Moreover, hybridization of PID with modern
control techniques are improvising the control and efficiency in
renewable energy applications [102,103].
3.2. Sliding mode control
Sliding mode control (SMC) is a non-linear discontinuous con-
trol technique. SMC can perform properly even with external dis-
turbances and uncertainties. The system converges to the sliding
surface in order to reduce the error and tends to slide on the sliding
surface for continuous stability, during this operation an error is
observed that is called the chattering effect [104–106]. The chat-
tering effect is the oscillation that can be seen before the system
tends to operate in constant sliding mode. Multiple other control
techniques are integrated with SMC in order to overcome the chat-
tering error.
Slide mode control technique is an adaptive and robust control
technique that has a wide scope of applications in the industry that
includes drive control, RES generation, and electric vehicles. The
operation of slide mode-based control is to maintain the output
values equal or close to the values assigned on the sliding surface.
In Fig. 12 SMC control technique is integrated with the DC-DC con-
verter topology for optimum operation during varying load condi-
tions. The feedback is sent to the SMC to perform the iterations for
the switching operation of the DC-DC converter.
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Table 1
Comparison of Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter Topologies.

Converter Topologyy Features Advantages Limitations References

Buck Boost Converter
Low
Suitable for low power
Voltage imbalance for multi-input and multi-output [27,58,59,79,97]
complexity applications applications

Easy to
Compatible to work
High output ripples
control with high switching
Excessive duty cycle ratio is required for higher voltage gain.

Compact frequencies
Discontinuous output current
size
Non-linear relation-

Cost ship between duty
effective cycle and output
voltage
Single Ended Primary
Low
Non-inverting output.
Difficult to control duty cycle for multi-input and multi-out- [21,30,66,67,98]
Inductor Converter complexity
Utilized for power fac- put configuration.
(SEPIC)
Easy to tor correction in A.C
Poor voltage gain
control lines
Duty cycle imbalance for effective operation the ON time

Compact
Non-linear relation- must be greater than OFF time in order to get higher output
size ship between duty voltage.

Cost cycle and output
effective voltage
CUK Converter
Low
Suitable for low power
Negative output polarity with respect to input [43,44,73,74,80,99]
complexity applications
Efficiency is reduced in multiple output network

Easy to
It uses capacitor for
Complex compensation circuitry is required to operate the
control power transfer and converter properly

Compact energy storage
Discontinuous output current that is uncontrolled due to res-
size
Non-linear relation- onance of L-C pair, that leads to excessive voltage across

Cost ship between duty capacitor which can damage the circuit
effective cycle and output
voltage
Z-Source Converter
Medium
Non-inverting output.
Unidirectional power flow [74,80,81,100,101]
complexity
Utilized for power con-
Discontinuous input current

Easy to version applications
Large reverse recovery issue
control
Non-linear relation-
Difficult to synchronize for multiple output network

Compact ship between duty
It cannot achieve soft-start capability
size cycle and output

Cost voltage
effective
Zeta Converter
Medium
Suitable for medium
Unidirectional power flow [27,42,72,84,85]
complexity and high-power
Voltage imbalance for multiple output

Easy to applications
Compensation circuitry is often required
control
Non-inverting output.

Smaller in
Utilized for power con-
size version applications

Cost
Non-linear relation-
effective ship between duty
cycle and output
voltage
High Step-Up DC-DC
Medium
Non-inverting output.
Suitable for multi-input single-output configuration. [90]
Converter complexity
Utilized for renewable
Requires efficient control technique to control double duty

Requires energy applications cycle
precise
Requires less capaci-
Duty cycle of each switch shall not be less than 50% under
control tive filter values interleaved control with 180° phase shift

Smaller in
Common input and
Input conduction losses due to coupled inductors
size output ground

Moderate
Higher modes of
cost operation

Soft-switching and low
input ripples
High Gain Input-Parallel
Medium
Non-inverting output
Unidirectional power flow [92]
Output-Series DC-DC complexity
Utilized for renewable
Requires efficient control technique to control double duty
Converter
Requires energy applications cycle
precise
Input current sharing
Transient issues due to diode reverse recovery issue and
control
Higher modes of charging of capacitors

Medium operation
Switching duty cycle transitions.
size
Less reverse recovery

Moderate period and low output
cost ripples
High Gain Transformer-less
Medium
Non-inverting output.
Unidirectional power flow [91]
Double-Duty-Triple- complexity
Utilized for low input
Requires efficient control technique to control double duty
Mode DC-DC Converter
Requires power applications cycle
precise (RES)
Transient issues due to diode reverse recovery issue and
control
Wide range of duty charging of capacitors

Medium cycle
Voltage fluctuations during switching modes.
size
Higher modes of

Moderate operation
cost
High output gain with-
out using complex
techniques.

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Table 1 (continued)

Converter Topologyy Features Advantages Limitations References

High Gain Three-State
Medium
Non-inverting output.
Unidirectional power flow [93]
Switching Hybrid Boost complexity
Utilized for renewable
Requires efficient control technique to control double duty
Converter
Requires energy application cycle
precise
Lower duty cycle ratios
Transient issues due to diode reverse recovery issue and
control
Higher modes of charging of capacitors

Medium operation
Switching duty cycle transitions.
size
High output gain with

Moderate voltage lift technique
cost

Fig. 10. Hybrid non-isolated converter topologies (a) High Step-up DC-DC converter [90], (b) High Gain Input Parallel Output Series DC-DC Converter [92], (c) High Gain
Transformer-Less Double-Duty-Triple-Mode DC/DC Converter [91], (d) High Gain Three-State Switching Hybrid Boost Converter [93].

x(t) + e(t) u(t) y

DC-DC
PID
CONVERTER
-

Fig. 11. PID control for DC-DC converter [55].

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x(t) + e(t)
PWM
-
Switching
Controller
Fig. 12. SMC integration with DC-DC converter [67].
3.3. Model predictive control
The model predictive control (MPC) technique belongs to the
non-conventional control technique. The working of MPC is based
on the feedback loop that utilizes a control algorithm. The model of
a system is translated into the control algorithm to predict the
future values of a system being controlled. MPC is seldom
announced for the coordinate control of multiple non-isolated
DC-DC converters in renewable energy applications [107]. MPC
has the capability of handling multi-input and multi-output
(MIMO) systems as illustrated in Table 4. Being a multivariable
controller tends to be the greatest advantage of MPC. It handles
the outputs and iterations between system variables simultane-
ously. Moreover, MPC has significant contributions in multiple
attributes that include significant minimization of the cost func-
tion, operating cost, economic load dispatch, and optimized power
flow management.
Controlling a DC-DC converter is a critical task even though the
converter topology being an efficient converter topology, features
of the control technique must be responsive to the intermittent
changes occurring and uncertain behavior of the DC-DC converter.
Fig. 13 illustrates the implementation of the modern predictive
control technique (MPC) for the working of the DC-DC converter.
Utilizing the output feedback of the DC-DC converter, the control
technique predicts the future values using the algorithm and
enhances the control for a smooth output operation. Variations
can occur at the input side and on the output side of the DC-DC
converter associated with the load.
+ u
PID
-
r(k) Model
Predictive
Control
Fig. 13. Controlling of the DC-DC converter using the MPC control technique [108].
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y
DC-DC
CONVERTER
Sliding
Surface
SMC
3.4. State space modelling
The state space modeling (SSM) is a mathematical representa-
tion of a physical system by means of a set of inputs and outputs,
state variables and differential equations, SSM of a physical system
is built by using two types of equations which are called the state
equation. The order of SSM or the number of the differential equa-
tions required to represent a physical model depend on the num-
ber of input and output variables that the corresponding physical
system comprises [109,110]. It has the ability to easily represent
higher order physical system using time domain approach. Since
fundamental representations of physical systems are a prior
requirement of SSM based control, it can analyze any system which
is non-linear and has multiple inputs and outputs [43].
Fig. 14 depicts the implementation of the state space modeling
technique controlling the operation of the DC-DC converter. State
space modeling is a mathematical control technique that uses a
mathematical model to control different states of the system. It
has more efficiency than the other control techniques. Also, being
very effective while iteration of parameters. The unique feature
of reducing the order of the complex system helps to minimize
the computational time. Fig. 14 demonstrates the feedback control
loop of SSM connected with the DC-DC converter. Thus, by utilizing
the output response of the DC-DC converter compensation values
are iterated accordingly. However, SSM is a robust controlling tech-
nique opted in numerous control applications that require high
precision. Table 2 illustrates the mathematical expression of con-
ventional non-isolated DC-DC converters.
y
DC-DC
PWM
CONVERTER
rd(k)
y(k)
Current
Observer
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+ y
Vref + DC-DC
PID
CONVERTER
- +

Compensation

SSM of DC-DC
CONVERTER

Fig. 14. SSM Control for DC-DC Converter.

Table 2
State Space Representation of Conventional Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters.

Converter State Space Equations





Buck-Boost i 0 1=Lð1  DÞ iL D=L
x¼ L ¼ þ
vc 1  D=C 1=Ro C vc 0




V 0 1 iL
½v dc  o ¼
ii D 0 vc
2 3 2 1  D=L1 1  D=L1
32 3 2 3
SEPIC iL1 0 0 iL1 1  2D=L1
6 i 7 6 0 0 1  D=L 1  D=L 76 iL2 7 6 D  1=L 7
x ¼ 4 vL2 5¼6
4 1  D=C 1 D  1=C 1
2 2 74
5 v c1 5 þ 4 0
2
5
c1 0 0
v c2 1  D=C 2 1  D=C 2 0 1  2D=C 2 Ro v c2 0
2 3


 iL1
Vo 0 0 0 1 6 iL2 7
½v dc  ¼ 4 v 5
ii 1 0 0 0 c1
v c2
Cuk 2 3 2 0 0 D=L2 0
32 3 2 3
iL1 iL1 1  2D=L1
6 iL2 7 6 0 0 D  1=L2 1=L2 7 76 iL2 7 6 0 7
x¼4 v 5¼6 4 54 v c1 5+4 0 5
c1 D=C 1 1  D=C 1 0 0
v c2 0 1=C 2 0 1=C 2 Ro v c2 0
2 3


 iL1
V 0 0 0 1 6 iL2 7
½v dc  o ¼ 4 v 5
ii 1 0 0 0 c1

2
v c2
3 2 3
Z-Source 2 3 0 0 D=L ð1  DÞ=L 2 iL1 3 ð1  DÞV DC =L
iL1
6 i 7 6 0 0 ð1  DÞ=L D=L 76 iL2 7 6 ð1  DÞV =L 7
x ¼ 4 vL2 5 ¼ 6
4
74
5 v c1 5þ6 DC
4 ð1  DÞI =C 5
7
c1 D=C ð1  DÞ=C 0 0 DC
v c2 ð1  DÞ=C D=C 0 0 v c2 ð1  DÞIDC =C
2 3 2 32 3 2 3
Zeta iL1 L1 0 D  1=L1 0 iL1 D=L1
6 i 7 6 0 L2 D=L2 1=L2 7 76 iL2 7 6 D=L2 7
x ¼ 4 vL2 5 ¼ 64 1  D=C 1 D=C 1 54 v c1 5+4 0 5
c1 0 0
v c2 0 1=C 3 0 1=RC 3 v c2 0
2 3


 iL1
V 0 0 0 1 6 iL2 7
½v dc  o ¼ 4 v 5
ii 1 0 0 0 c1
v c2
iLn = Current of nth inductor, ii = Input current, iDC = DC current, VCn = Voltage of nth Capacitor, Vdc = DC voltage, Vo = Output voltage, D = Duty cycle, Ln = nth Inductor, Cn = nth
Capacitor, Rn = nth Resistor. (n = 1,2,3. . .).

3.5. Fuzzy logic control
Fuzzy logic control (FLC) lies under the category of non-
conventional and non-linear control techniques. FLC is a heuristic
approach that mimics the human thought process. In order to
implement the thought process, it requires pre-define rules. Lin-
guistic rules are set for the input and output of the system known
to be membership functions. FLC is comparatively much simpler as
it does not require any exact mathematical model of the system
unlike SSM. Furthermore, it is also capable of handling non-
linearities similar to MPC and SSM. FLC has a unique control pro-
cess that takes the feedback of the system’s crisp value, converts
it into linguistic form, and finally compares it with the member-
ship functions which is also known as fuzzification. After fuzzifica-
tion, it converters the linguistic form back into the crisp value
which is called defuzzification. FLC has an efficient response spe-
cially tracking behavior in non-linear control systems that has
ambiguous boundary conditions. Besides, having numerous advan-
tages, FLC also possesses some drawbacks that include higher com-
putational time as illustrated in Table 4. To overcome this issue of
computational time FLC is often integrated with other control tech-
niques and used in offline mode [111].
Being an effective control technique, FLC is utilized in both
domestic and industrial applications. In the automotive sector,
FLC is applied for the automatic car braking system and for the
charge control in electric vehicles [112,113]. It is also utilized for
the surveillance and guidance of marine surface vessels and under-
water vehicles [114]. FLC has also opted for industrial applications
and the power generation sectors [115–117]. In [118] the FLC is
applied to multi-input non-isolated DC-DC converters to operate

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in a boost mode in a grid-connected scheme. To increase the effi-
ciency of photovoltaic (PV) panels integrated with SEPIC converter
topology using FLC have also been tested in [119]. Fig. 15 depicts
the control architecture of a DC-DC converter using a fuzzy logic
controller, the output of the DC-DC converter is utilized as feed-
back for the FLC.
4. Comparative performance analysis
This section comprises of the comparative performance analysis
of non-isolated DC-DC converters that are utilized in renewable
energy generation applications. The theoretical analysis is carried
out considering the parameters that includes voltage gain, maxi-
mum voltage stress across the switches, maximum voltage stress
across the diodes, and the component count for conventional and
hybrid non-isolated DC-DC converters. The component count
includes power devices, switching devices, and energy-storing
devices as illustrated in Table 3. The comparison is done using
the aforementioned parameters of non-isolated converters using
MATLAB Simulink simulations and the results can be seen in
Fig. 16. It can be observed from Table 3 the characteristics of the
conventional non-isolated converter topologies are quite similar
to each other. Whereas the hybrid non-isolated converter topolo-
gies consist of a different set of parameters that includes more than
one switching device allowing the converters to operate in multi-
ple modes. However, the hybrid non-isolated converter topologies
have significantly reduced the issues associated with conventional
non-isolated converter topologies. Table 3 depicts that having mul-
tiple duty cycle reduces the duty cycle stress in hybrid non-
isolated converter topologies ultimately increasing the efficiency
of the renewable energy power generation system. However, the
component count in hybrid converter topologies has increased in
comparison to the conventional converter topologies. Neverthe-
less, the increasing component count is not that significant consid-
ering the efficiencies and greater life span of the hybrid topologies.
The additional components that are integrated are basic semi-
conductor devices that do not have implications in the size of the
converter and the overall cost of device. Hybrid non-isolated con-
verter topologies have the design flexibility that can be optimized
according to the application requirements.
Primarily while selecting or designing the DC-DC converters for
power system application’s efficiency and voltage gain are the
prime factors that are taken into account. Fig. 16(a) illustrates
the efficiency performance for the non-isolated DC-DC converters
and it can be seen that [90] achieves the maximum efficiency
whereas the [91] is close to the [90] but its efficiency is deteriorat-
ing while increasing the power. [92] gradually achieves optimum
efficiency and has a better performance for high power applica-
Fig. 15. Fuzzy Logic Control for DC-DC Converter [120].
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tions. High gain three-state switching hybrid boost converter is
quite similar to the [91]. Furthermore, in conventional converters,
Cuk has overall better efficiency in comparison to other conven-
tional converters. SEPIC and Zeta were found to have similar effi-
ciency performance. The overall efficiency of the buck-boost
converter is nominal and seems to be better for low power appli-
cations. Z-source converter having the least efficiency in low
power applications but it is quite stable for high power
applications.
Buck-boost, SEPIC, Zeta, and Cuk DC-DC converters are prefer-
able for photovoltaic energy generation systems as their perfor-
mance is better in maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
algorithms [30]. These conventional converters can make sure that
the system operates with optimum efficiency in varying solar irra-
diation and load condition. However, to reduce the output ripples
the filter capacitance must be larger than the maximum value of
boundary capacitance for buck-boost and Cuk DC-DC converters.
Z-source converter topology is best suited for high power applica-
tions as validated from Fig. 16(a). It can be clearly observed that
the efficiency of the z-source does not deteriorate like other
topologies while the load is increasing. It can be noticed from
Fig. 16(a) that [90] initially has the maximum efficiency among
all the non-isolated converters, with the increasing value of load
it starts to deteriorate all of a sudden after 1000 W. It is clear from
Fig. 16(a) that the overall efficiency of [90] heavily depends on the
coupled inductors. Therefore, [90] are only suitable for low and
medium power applications. For higher power applications, the
inductance value needs to be increased that will decrease the per-
formance because additional core losses will be induced by the lar-
ger inductors. Apart from this, the proposed configuration in [92]
possesses the following merits such as shared input current, low
ON state switching resistance, low voltage stress, and reduced turn
OFF voltage spike.
[92] holds a unique efficiency performance it increases with the
load and it does not deteriorate drastically compared to other con-
verters. The comparative analysis has depicted that it has the opti-
mum performance with load variation or power factor variation.
Therefore, it is suitable for both medium and high power applica-
tions unlike the converter proposed in [90]. Along with this it also
has features that include reduced duty cycle, low voltage stress
that is one-fourth of the output voltage, reduced diode reverse
recovery, and less leakage inductance. Moreover, it has one main
disadvantage which is the duty cycle of each switch shall not be
less than 50% during interleaved control with a 180° phase shift.
[91] DC-DC converter persists with an optimum efficiency ini-
tially that reduces very drastically with the increasing load as this
topology does not utilize any voltage multiplier technique. Thus, it
is only suitable for low power applications having control
simplicity.
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Table 3
Mathematical Expressions for Characteristics of Non-Isolated Converter Topologies.

Converters Voltage Gain (G) Maximum Voltage Stress across Maximum Voltage Stress Across Diodes Switches Inductors Capacitors
switches diodes
Buck-Boost D1/1-D1 Vo/G Vo/G 1 1 1 1
SEPIC D1/1-D1 Vo/G Vo/G 1 1 2 1
Cuk D1/1-D1 Vo/G Vo/G 1 1 2 1
Zeta D1/1-D1 Vo/G Vo/G 1 1 1 1
Z-source 1-D1/1-2D1 Vin/1-2D1 Vin/3-4D1 1 1 2 1
[90] 4/1-d1 Vo/4 (3/4)Vo 2 3 2 3
[92] 4/1-d1 Vo/2(N + 1) NVo(N + 1) 4 2 4 3
[91] (2-d2)/(1-d1-d2) S1 = S2 = 0.5, S3=(G-1)/G (G-1)/G 3 3 2 2
[93] (3-d1-d2)/(1-d1- S1 = S2=(100/(3-D1-D2)), S3 = 0.5 S1 = S2=(100/(3-D1-D2)), S3 = 1 4 3 2 3
d2)

G = Voltage Gain, D1 = Single switch duty cycle, d1 = Switch one duty cycle, d2 = Switch two duty cycle, Vo = Output voltage.

Table 4
Characteristics of Control Techniques.

Control Technique Features Advantages Limitations References

Proportional Integral
Easy to implement
Simple implementation
Cannot respond to external dis- [44,55,97,102]
Derivate (PID)
Suitable for linear control
Faster transient response turbance load variations

Low complexity
Easy to integrate with numerous
high settling time, steady-state
control techniques error, overshoots
Sliding Mode Control
Robust and non-linear control
Simple implementation
Chattering problems due to dis- [44,104,105,121,122]
(SMC)
Converge towards sliding
Can respond to external continuous control law
surface disturbance
High overshoots

Quick settling time

Fast Dynamics

Robust
Model Predictive
Easier to iterate online
Optimized transient performance
Sensitive to circuit parameters [97,107,123,124]
Control (MPC)
Robust and non-linear control with external constraints
High computational burden

Future state predictions
Quick response
Need to know detailed model

Efficient tracking with estimation-
based techniques
State Space Modeling
Robust and non-linear control
Improved transient response
Requires more time for initial [49,109,110,125]
(SSM)
Suitable for MIMO systems
Less overshoots during load vary- implementation.

Ability to continuously estimate ing conditions
Need to know detailed model
plant state
Fuzzy Logic Control
Robust and non-linear control
Less overshoots
High computational burden [111,113,117,120]
(FLC)
Stability over large variations
Efficient tracking response
Requires rule’s for operation

Suitable for systems having
No mathematical model required
Higher settling time
vague boundary conditions

80 0.955
[90]
70 SEPIC & Zeta
0.95
[91]
60
Buck-Boost

Buck-boost, SEPIC, 0.945

50
Voltage Gain (G)

CUK, Zeta
Efficiency (n)

[92]
40 0.94 [91]
[92] CUK

30
0.935
[93]
20
[90] [93]
0.93
10 Z-source Z-source

0 0.925
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200
Duty Cycle (D)
Power (P)

Fig. 16. Comparative performance analysis between different converter topologies: (a) Efficiency versus output power, (b) Voltage gain versus duty cycle.

From Fig. 16(a) showing the efficiency performance of [93] to increase the inductance value. However, the topology has the
hybrid boost converter, it is suitable for low power application as following benefits that include low-rating of semiconductor com-
the load increases it begins to lose efficiency very quickly similar ponents, and the low duty cycle ratio is mathematically expressed
to the converters proposed in [90] and [91]. From Table 3 it can in Table 3.
be observed that for better performance at higher loads it needs

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Fig. 16(b) illustrates the comparison based on voltage gain (G)
of non-isolated DC-DC converters under varying duty cycle ratios
(D). [90] achieves the maximum voltage gain with a lower duty
cycle. The initial performance of [91] has a resemblance with
[90] but gradually a slight difference is observed. [91] DC-DC con-
verter requires a higher duty cycle. [93] and z-source converter
persists with similar behavior and requires a higher duty cycle
for optimum voltage gain. Moreover, the conventional non-
isolated converters that include buck-boost, SEPIC, cuk, and zeta
attains similar performance of voltage gain and duty cycle regard-
less of having different configurations. Conventional non-isolated
converters have a lower duty cycle ratio for optimum voltage gain
that is applicable for low and medium power applications.
Table 3 illustrates the characteristics of all the non-isolated DC-
DC converters. Conventional non-isolated DC-DC converters
possess a similar procedure to calculate the duty cycle ratio and
voltage gain. And the results are shown in Fig. 16(b). Whereas on
the other side the hybrid non-isolated converter topologies have
two different duty cycles. For this analysis, only the maximum
duty cycle ratio has been taken into account. [90] DC-DC converter
has a high-voltage gain and lower duty cycle ratio due to coupled
inductors. The switching losses are also minimized due to zero
voltage switching (ZVS) of diodes. Whereas in [92] has a similar
response as [90] as it possesses with a unique configuration design
having three different modes of operation with a wide range of
duty cycle to attain higher voltage gain. [92] has an intermediate
performance with respect to voltage gain. The performance is
based on the turn ratio of coupled inductors, increasing the turn
ratio will deteriorate the performance due to additional core losses.
[93] converter and z-source converter both share a similar kind of
behavior shown in Fig. 16(b). [93] utilize a voltage lift technique to
improvise the voltage gain. By increasing the voltage lift it will pos-
sess other losses that will affect the overall performance of the
converter. Z-source having an impedance network of inductors
possesses with a nominal voltage gain and duty cycle ratio.
Numerous control techniques are already established for DC-DC
converters according to the application requirements as mentioned
in Section 2. Among these proportional integral derivative (PID),
slide mode control (SMC), modern predictive control (MPC), state
space modeling (SSM), and fuzzy logic control (FLC) are selected
in this manuscript and compared in Table 4. The hybridization
method of control techniques are evolving. Table 4 depicts the
comparative analysis of control techniques that are based on the
features, advantages, and limitations. Furthermore, it includes the
response time, complexity of the system that can deal with
higher-order systems, overshoots and stability has been compared.
According to Table 4, the most simple control technique is PID con-
trol since it does not depend on the characteristics of the model. It
requires simple tuning of the three parameters to get the best pos-
sible results from the converters. However, the biggest drawback
of this technique is that it cannot meet the requirement of fast
dynamic response, imbalance in input voltage or current of the
converter, or the control optimization. In this regard, SMC pos-
sesses a great advantage as it can ensure the stable operation of
the DC-DC converters during large disturbances and faster
dynamic response. The discontinuous nature of SMC gives its upper
hand in outstanding system performance and stability. However,
SMC also demands high switching frequency operation from the
switching devices of the DC-DC converters which can incur high
switching losses and a significant reduction in converter efficiency.
To tackle this issue MPC is a well-suited technique that is devel-
oped based on the characteristics of the converters. Based on the
converter’s features, it can provide the best optimum performance
in terms of control and thus, reduce switching losses significantly
by controlling the duty cycles of the converter. The major down-
side of this technique is it is highly complex to implement and
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requires several stages of trial and error to determine the optimum
parameters. The implementation becomes even more difficult
while dealing with a non-linear model of converters. In this regard,
SSM gives the most accurate analysis and robust performance. As
mentioned earlier, since the SSM model is based on the energy
equipment used in the converters, it can deal with the non-
linearity and other parameter complexities very easily. The imple-
mentation is also very simple and requires some mathematical
expressions as shown in Table 2. It can also be implemented with
other control techniques mentioned in this manuscript to improve
the performance of the converters and increase their reliabilities in
industrial applications profoundly. Fuzzy logic control technique is
a modern control technique that is utilized to control the non-
linear systems with better reference tracking response. It does
not require any mathematical model of the system, it has a unique
feature of membership functions that mimics as a human thought
process. It is highly recommended for controlling renewable power
generation systems. Besides, having a good reference tracking
response it possesses with a drawback of high computational time
and high processing controllers.
5. Conclusion
The aim of this review paper is based on the performance anal-
ysis of non-isolated DC-DC converter topologies. Numerous advan-
tages of non-isolated converters are addressed along with their
applications. The paper further addresses the advantages and dis-
advantages of control techniques and their stability for the non-
isolated DC-DC converter topologies for renewable energy applica-
tions. The non-isolated DC-DC converters reviewed in this paper
include the conventional and the hybrid converter topologies con-
sidering the benefits of individual performance characteristics.
Conventional converter topology includes buck-boost, SEPIC, cuk,
z-source, and zeta converter topology whereas high step-up DC-
DC converter, high gain input parallel output series DC-DC con-
verter, high gain transformer-less double-duty-triple-mode DC-
DC, and high gain three-state switching hybrid boost are the cur-
rent hybrid DC-DC non-isolated converter topologies. For efficiency
and voltage gain analysis, MATLAB Simulink simulation has been
carried out for all the aforementioned non-isolated DC-DC con-
verter topologies. The assessment is based on the comparative per-
formance characteristics that include the voltage gain, voltage
stress across the switches, voltage stress across the diodes, and
the component count is theoretically demonstrated.
Declaration of Competing Interest
The authors declare that they have no known competing finan-
cial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared
to influence the work reported in this paper.
Acknowledgment
The project is supported by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
(UTP), Malaysia for research-based work under Graduate Assistant
(GA) sponsorship.
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Farhan Mumtaz received his B.Sc degree in electronic
engineering from Sir Syed University of Engineering &
Technology, Karachi, Pakistan in 2012. He received his
M.Eng degree from the department of electrical engi-
neering, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan in 2017.
He is currently working as a graduate research assistant
in the department of electrical and electronic Engi-
neering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malay-
sia. He is actively involved in research-based work with
specific research focuses on power electronics and
applications.
Nor Zaihar Yahaya was born in Lumut, Malaysia. He
went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA to
study electronics. He graduated with BSc in Electrical
Engineering in 1996. After that he served 5 years in the
industry in Malaysia. In 2002, he was awarded MSc in
Microelectronics from the University of Newcastle Upon
Tyne, UK. Then, in 2011, he received PhD from the
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. He is cur-
rently an Associate Professor, teaching and doing
research in the area of Power Electronics & Drives. He
has published more than 70 papers in proceedings,
journals and book chapter with several Patent and
Copyright granted. Additionally, he is actively working on projects related to
Renewable Energy applications for the government, industry and PETRONAS.
Sheikh Tanzim Meraj received his B.Sc degree in elec-
trical and electronic engineering from Ahsanullah
University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangla-
desh in 2015. He received his M.Eng degree from the
department of electrical and computer engineering,
Curtin University, Miri, Malaysia in 2018. He is currently
working as a graduate research assistant in the
department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
University Technology PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia. He is
actively involved in research-based work with specific
research focuses on power electronics and applications.
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Balbir Singh graduated with a BSc (Ed) Hons (Physics)
in 1991, obtained his MSc (Physics) in 1996 and PhD in
2004 from Universiti Sains Malaysia. He joined Univer-
siti Teknologi PETRONAS as a lecturer in 1999. Currently
he is an Associate Professor in Applied Sciences
Department. His research interest is in the area of solar
energy utilization for electricity generation, solar
hydrogen production and hybrid renewable energy-
based electricity generating systems.
Ramani Kannan is a Senior lecturer in Universiti
Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. He received his B.E
degree from Bharathiyar University, India. Later on,
completed his M.E and PhD in Power Electronics and
Drives from Anna University respectively. He holds
more than 95 publications in reputed international and
national journals and conferences. He is an active senior
member in IEEE, IETE, ISTE and Institute of advance
engineering and science. Dr. Ramani is recognized with
many awards, including ‘‘Career Award for Young
Teacher” from AICTE India, 2012; ‘‘Young Scientist
Award” in power electronics and Drives, 2015; ‘‘Highest
Research publication Award” 2017. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the journal of Asian
Scientific Research since 2011 and Regional editor for International Journal of
Computer Aided Engineering and technology, Inderscience Publisher, UK from
2015.He is a Associate Editor in IEEE Access since 2018. Dr Ramani is servicing
many guest editors such as Elsevier journal, Inderscience, IGI Global and IJPAM etc.
His research interest involves in power electronics, inverters, modeling of induction
motor and optimization techniques.
Oladimeji Ibrahim graduated with B.Eng degree in
Electrical Engineering from the University of Ilorin,
Nigeria in 2005. He obtained his Master’s degree in
Applied Instrumentation and Control from Glasgow
Caledonian University, the UK in 2009 and PhD degree
in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia in 2018.
He is a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and
Electronics Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
Nigeria. His research interests include modelling and
control of switching power converters, renewable
energy interface scheme, microgrid and demand-side
management. Oladimeji is a member of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE),
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (MIEEE) and The Institute of
Measurement and Control (MInstMC).