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This paper introduces a new interleaved soft switching boost converter for photovoltaic applications. The proposed converter topology offers modularity, lower ripple for both input current and output voltage, and lower voltage and current ratings of the various circuit elements when compared to the basic boost converter. a non isolated interleaved, dc/dc boost converter with a high efficiency is proposed for using in photovoltaic system applications. The capacitor is also connected in series with output capacitors to transfer leakage energy to the output. Interleaved structure is used in input side to minimize current ripple and reduce magnetic component .The capacitor is also connected in series with output capacitors to transfer leakage energy to the output. Interleaved structure is used in input side to minimize current ripple and reduce magnetic component. Thus, renewable energy particularly solar energy is widely used. Whereas, with the rapid development of IT technologies, PV converter is facing many challenges, such as high efficiency, high power density, and low cost. This thesis is mainly about the design of an interleaved boost converter based on SiC device used for high power level PV system. A MATLAB and Simulink dynamic platform are used to simulate the transient performance of the proposed converter