scholarly journals Maximum Power Extraction from a Partially Shaded PV System Using an Interleaved Boost Converter

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Farh ◽  
Mohd Othman ◽  
Ali Eltamaly ◽  
M. Al-Saud
Keyword(s):  
Control Method ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Electric Utility ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Power Extraction ◽  
Interleaved Boost Converter ◽  
The One ◽  
Global Peak

The partially shaded photovoltaic (PSPV) condition reduces the generated power and contributes to hot spot problems that may lead to breakdown of shaded modules. PSPV generates multiple peak, one global one and many other local peaks. Many efficient, accurate and reliable maximum power point tracker (MPPT) techniques are used to track the global peak instead of local peaks. The proposed technique is not limited to global peak tracking, but rather it is capable of tracking the sum of all peaks of the PV arrays using an interleaved boost converter (IBC). The proposed converter has been compared with the state of the art conventional control method that uses a conventional boost converter (CBC). The converters used in the two PSPV systems are interfaced with electric utility using a three-phase inverter. The simulation findings prove superiority of the PSPV with IBC compared to the one using CBC in terms of power quality, reliability, mismatch power loss, DC-link voltage stability, efficiency and flexibility. Also, IBC alleviates partial shading effects and extracts higher power compared to the one using CBC. The results have shown a remarkable increase in output generated power of a PSPV system for the three presented scenarios of partial shading by 61.6%, 30.3% and 13%, respectively, when CBC is replaced by IBC.

scholarly journals Simulations and dSPACE Real-Time Implementation of Photovoltaic Global Maximum Power Extraction under Partial Shading

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3652
Author(s):  
Fahd A. Alturki ◽  
Abdullrahman A. Al-Shamma’a ◽  
Hassan M. H. Farh
Keyword(s):  
Cuckoo Search ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Global Maximum ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Power Extraction ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracker ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Global Peak

Under partial shading conditions (PSCs), solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems generate multiple peaks; one global peak (GP) and several local peaks (LPs). Thus, tracking the GP of the PV systems under PSCs is necessary to enhance the system reliability and efficiency. Conventional maximum power point tracker (MPPT) algorithms are capable of tracking the unique peak under uniform conditions but they fail to track the GP under PSCs. To the best of our knowledge, this paper represents the first study that introduces a comprehensive comparison of three efficient maximum power point tracker (MPPT) algorithms that are used to extract the GP of the PV system under both uniform and PSCs. These MPPT techniques include two metaheuristic techniques, which are cuckoo search optimization (CSO) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) techniques in addition to one conventional MPPT; perturb and observe (P&O). Although the simulation and dSPACE-based experimental results demonstrated the superiority of CSO and PSO in tracking the GP, CSO requires less tracking time and thus provides a higher efficiency than the PSO. In addition, P&O can be used to follow the first peak, regardless if it is a local peak or global peak with notable oscillation.

scholarly journals Comparison of Interleaved Boost Converter Configurations for Solar Photovoltaic System Interface

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Ramaprabha ◽  
K Balaji ◽  
SB Raj ◽  
VD Logeshwaran
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Photovoltaic Effect ◽  
Frequency Converter ◽  
Internal Resistance ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Power Extraction ◽  
Interleaved Boost Converter

 Solar photovoltaic (SPV) panels that convert light energy into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect have nonlinear internal resistance. Hence, with the variation in the intensity of light falling on the panel, the internal resistance varies. For effective utilization of the SPV panel, it is necessary to extract the maximum power from it. For maximum power extraction from SPV panels, DC-DC converter interface is used. The problem in using high frequency converter interface is the resultant high frequency ripple interaction with the SPV system. In this work, an interleaved boost converter (IBC) is considered to reduce the ripple. Our finding is that IBC fed by a SPV panel reduces this ripple to a greater extent. IBC also has a faster transient response as compared to conventional boost converters with reduced ripple contents. The main aim of this paper is to present a comparative analysis of the performance of IBC with inductors that are coupled in different ways. The results of the simulation were extrapolated with the help of MATLAB software and verified through experimentation. 

Design & Real-time Implementation of MIDO Converter Based PV Water Pumping System with BES

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-204
Author(s):  
Anuradha Tomar
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Power Extraction ◽  
Pumping System ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Water Pumping ◽  
Battery Energy

Background: Despite so many developments, most of the farmers in the rural areas are still dependent on rainwater, rivers or water wells, for irrigation, drinking water etc. The main reason behind such dependency is non-connectivity with the National grid and thus unavailability of electricity. To extract the maximum power from solar photovoltaic (SPV) based system, implementation of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is mandatory. PV power is intermittent in nature. Variation in the irradiation level due to partial shading or mismatching phenomena leads to the development of modular DC-DC converters. Methods: A stand-alone Multi-Input Dual-Output (MIDO) DC-DC converter based SPV system, is installed at a farm; surrounded with plants for water pumping with stable flow (not pulsating) along with battery energy storage (BES) for lighting. The proposed work has two main objectives; first to maximize the available PV power under shadowing and mismatching condition in case of series/ parallel connected PV modules and second is to improve the utilization of available PV energy with dual loads connected to it. Implementation of proposed MIDO converter along with BES addresses these objectives. First, MIDO controller ensures the MPPT operation of the SPV system to extract maximum power even under partial shading condition and second, controls the power supplied to the motor-pump system and BES. The proposed system is simulated in MATLAB/ SIMULINK environment. Real-time experimental readings under natural sun irradiance through hardware set-up are also taken under dynamic field conditions to validate the performance. Results and Conclusion: The inherent advantage of individual MPPT of each PV source in MIDO configuration, under varying shadow patterns due to surrounding plants and trees is added to common DC bus and therefore provides a better impact on PV power extraction as compared to conventional PV based water pumping system. Multi-outputs at different supply voltages is another flag of MIDO system. Both these aspects are implemented and working successfully at 92.75% efficiency.

scholarly journals Improved Power Generation From PV Array Under Partial Shading Conditions by Shade Distribution Using Magic Square View Configuration

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
LAHCEN
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Local Maximum ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Matlab Simulink ◽  
Magic Square ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Output Characteristics ◽  
Global Peak

The main purpose of this paper is to model, simulate, and improve the performance of different 9 × 9 PV array configurations under different Partial Shading Conditions (PSCs) in order to extract the maximum power by defeat the mismatching power losses. Hence, PSCs reduces the performance of Photovoltaic (PV) arrays and increase the Local Maximum Power Points (LMPPs) on output characteristics P-V due to mismatching power losses between the PV panels. For this, Total-CrossTied (TCT) , and proposed Magic Square View (MSV) PV array topologies are considered for the study under Short Narrow shading patterns. PV array configurations enhancements and theirinvestigations are carried out with regard to the comparison of the Global peak of outlet power (GP).The parameters of the PV array configurations are performed in MATLAB/Simulink software.

Advanced SuDoKu Based Reconfiguration Strategies for Maximum Power Extraction from Partially Shaded Solar PV Array

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
Shahroz Anjum ◽  
Vivekananda Mukherjee ◽  
Gitanjali Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Individual Performance ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Performance Ratio ◽  
Global Maximum ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Power Extraction ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Shading Effects

Abstract Individual performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules is contravened by mismatch losses which results in blockage in most of the solar power generated by the PV array (PVA). Partial shading conditions (PSCs) are the main causes of these losses. Several techniques have been discussed to reduce the issues caused by PSCs. Reconfiguration techniques have been proven to be one of the most successful methods that help towards this cause. In this method, the location of PV module (PVM) in the PVA is reconfigured so that the shading effects get distributed throughout the entire array and, hence, maximizing the power output. Two novel reconfiguration patterns such as canonical SuDoKu (CS) and multi diagonal SuDoKu (MDS) for total cross tied (TCT) configuration have been put forth in this manuscript. This approach aims to rearrange the PVMs in the TCT array as per the fed in patterns without causing a change in the internal electrical connections. Further parts of the manuscript focus on the comparison of the proposed pattern's performance with other pre-existing PVA arrangements such as, TCT, SuDoKu, optimal SuDoKu (OS) and modified SuDoku (MS) by taking into account the effects of global maximum power (GMP) point, mismatch power loss, fill factor and performance ratio. The results obtained from the detailed analysis presented in this paper gives proper evidence that, in many cases, the GMP is amplified in the CS and, in all cases, GMP is amplified in the proposed MDS PVA under different shading conditions.

Research on a Photovoltaic Generating System Based on High Step-Up Ratio Boost Converter

2013 ◽  
Vol 694-697 ◽  
pp. 2933-2937
Author(s):  
Ji Ying Shi ◽  
Zi Man Wang
Keyword(s):  
Boost Converter ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Duty Ratio ◽  
Variable Step Size ◽  
Step Size ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Interleaved Boost Converter ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Generating System

In order to improve the performance of photovoltaic generating system, an improved interleaved boost converter was used as Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) to match the power with the load. Compared with the traditional boost converter, the advantage of improved interleaved boost converter is high step-up ratio, low input ripple current and improved reliability. Based on this topology, the MPPT control strategy of variable step size perturbation and observation (P&O) method is adopted, photovoltaic array can track the maximum power point by adjusting PWM duty ratio of the boost converter. The simulation results certify the correctness of theoretical analysis.

The Combined Fuzzy and PO MPPT Method for PV Materials under Partially Shaded Conditions

2011 ◽  
Vol 321 ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Qun Liu ◽  
Zhi Xin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Output Characteristics ◽  
Power Point

An efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control method is important to increase the output efficiency of a photovoltaic (PV) material. The output power of PV power system depends on local irradiance conditions. The output characteristics of large-scale PV materials under partial shading conditions have multiple maximum power points, which make the tracking of the actual maximum power point (MPP) a difficult task. A novel combined fuzzy and perturb and observe (PO) control method is suggested to extract maximum power from the PV materials under these conditions. The ability of the proposed method and its increased performance as compare with the traditional fuzzy control method is evaluated by means of experimental tests performed on a real PV power system and based on the MSP430x44x microcontroller.

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