Tracking Maximum Power Point of a PV Array based on Change in Conductance Method

Author(s):  
Pyatla Charan Teja

In this paper we are going to see how the MPPT algorithm is used to obtain maximum power using a booster converter from a PV array. The booster converter steps up the voltage to required level. The main aim is to track the maximum power point of a solar module and there by using it effectively and efficiently.

Author(s):  
Pyatla Charan Teja

In this paper we are going to see how the MPPT algorithm is used to obtain maximum power using a booster converter from a PV array. The booster converter steps up the voltage to required level. The main aim is to track the maximum power point of a solar module and there by using it effectively and efficiently


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Imran Pervez ◽  
Adil Sarwar ◽  
Afroz Alam ◽  
Mohammad ◽  
Ripon K. Chakrabortty ◽  
...  

Due to its clean and abundant availability, solar energy is popular as a source from which to generate electricity. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology converts sunlight incident on the solar PV panel or array directly into non-linear DC electricity. However, the non-linear nature of the solar panels’ power needs to be tracked for its efficient utilization. The problem of non-linearity becomes more prominent when the solar PV array is shaded, even leading to high power losses and concentrated heating in some areas (hotspot condition) of the PV array. Bypass diodes used to eliminate the shading effect cause multiple peaks of power on the power versus voltage (P-V) curve and make the tracking problem quite complex. Conventional algorithms to track the optimal power point cannot search the complete P-V curve and often become trapped in local optima. More recently, metaheuristic algorithms have been employed for maximum power point tracking. Being stochastic, these algorithms explore the complete search area, thereby eliminating any chance of becoming trapped stuck in local optima. This paper proposes a hybridized version of two metaheuristic algorithms, Radial Movement Optimization and teaching-learning based optimization (RMOTLBO). The algorithm has been discussed in detail and applied to multiple shading patterns in a solar PV generation system. It successfully tracks the maximum power point (MPP) in a lesser amount of time and lesser fluctuations.


2013 ◽  
Vol 760-762 ◽  
pp. 451-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neng Cao ◽  
Ya Jun Cao ◽  
Jiao Yu Liu

In order to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic generation as well as the power quality, grid-connected inverters for PV generation research was carried out for photovoltaic maximum power point tracking. Based on some current studies on the incremental conductance method, an advanced incremental conductance control algorithm was proposed, which can track maximum power point rapidly and accurately. The oscillation phenomenon, which exists near the maximum power point, was improved at a great extent, so to the efficiency of photovoltaic cells generation electricity. The inverter control system has an advantage in its high speed and flexibility by applying advanced control algorithm. And the source harmonic current is remarkably reduced. In addition, the power factor is enhanced and the power quality is improved. Finally, according to the principle of inverter control system and based on the analysis on the mathematical model of photovoltaic inverter, a simulation model of that is established based on MATLAB/SIMULINK.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.31) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Jayakumar ◽  
V Vanitha ◽  
V Jaisuriya ◽  
M Karthikeyan ◽  
George Daniel ◽  
...  

Solar power is widely available around the globe but efficient transfer of solar power to the load becomes a challenging task. There are various methods in which the power transfer can be done, the following work proposes a method for efficient tracking of solar power.  MPPT [ maximum power point tracking] algorithm applied on three phase voltage source inverter connected to solar PV array with a three phase load. MPPT is applied on inverter rather than conventionally applying MPPT on DC-DC converter. Perturb and Observe method is applied in the MPPT algorithm to find the optimal modulation index for the inverter to transfer maximum power from the panel. Sine pulse width modulation technique is employed for controlling the switching pattern of the inverter. The algorithm is programmed for changing irradiation and temperature condition. The system does not oscillate about the MPP point as the algorithm set the system at MPP and does not vary till a variation in irradiation is sensed.  The proposed system can be installed at all places and will reduce the cost, size and losses compared to conventional system. 


Solar Energy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 132 ◽  
pp. 617-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yie-Tone Chen ◽  
Yi-Cheng Jhang ◽  
Tsung-Hsiu Kuo ◽  
Ruey-Hsun Liang ◽  
Chung-Wen Hung

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Abdulkadir ◽  
A. H. M. Yatim ◽  
S. T. Yusuf

This paper presents a control strategy proposed for power maximizing which is a critical mechanism to ensure power track is maximized. Many tracking algorithms have been proposed for this purpose. One of the more commonly used techniques is the incremental conductance method. In this paper, an improved particle swarm optimization- (IPSO-) based MPPT technique for photovoltaic system operating under varying environmental conditions is proposed. The approach of linearly decreasing scheme for weighting factor and cognitive and social parameter is modified. The proposed control scheme can overcome deficiency and accelerate convergence of the IPSO-based MPPT algorithm. The approach is not only capable of tracking the maximum power point under uniform insolation state, but also able to find the maximum power point under fast changing nonuniform insolation conditions. The photovoltaic systematic process with control schemes is created using MATLAB Simulink to verify the effectiveness with several simulations being carried out and then compared with the conventional incremental conductance technique. Lastly, the effectiveness of the intended techniques is proven using real data obtained form previous literature. With the change in insolation and temperature portrait, it produces exceptional MPPT maximization. This shows that optimum performance is achieved using the intended method compared to the typical method.


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