scholarly journals An Alternative Perturbation and Observation Modifier Maximum Power Point Tracking of PV Systems

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Anuchit Aurairat ◽  
Boonyang Plangklang

Under the current situation, it is necessary to harness solar energy to generate more electricity. However, the disadvantage of solar energy is that it takes a lot of space to install solar panels. An option to optimize PV systems is to improve the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm based on symmetrical management has the advantage of being easy to use without updating the devices. The improved algorithm achieves symmetry between the maximum power point (MPP) and the output of the PV array, resulting in less power loss and increased system efficiency. This paper presents the MPPT of photovoltaic using the current control modifier perturbation and observation plus fuzzy logic control (CCMP&O−FLC MPPT). The algorithm of CCMP&O−FLC MPPT is applied to reduce the setting time and to reduce oscillation around the set-point at a steady state. This concept was experimented with using a boost converter with MATLAB/Simulink software package and implemented by STM32F4VGA microcontroller. The simulation and experiment results are obtained by comparison with traditional P&O under similar operating conditions. The CCMP&O−FLC MPPT can track MPP faster when the irradiation is rapidly changing and, therefore, can reduce the PV system losses. In addition, the advantages of this proposed method can also be applied to improve the performance of existing systems without modifying existing equipment, unlike modern methods that cannot be applied to older systems. The results showed that the MPPT time and the power output efficiency of the proposed algorithm were 146 milliseconds and 99.5%, respectively.

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.A. Arun Shravan ◽  
D. Ebenezer

In recent years there has been a growing attention towards use of solar energy. Advantages of photovoltaic (PV) systems employed for harnessing solar energy are reduction of greenhouse gas emission, low maintenance costs, fewer limitations with regard to site of installation and absence of mechanical noise arising from moving parts. However, PV systems suffer from relatively low conversion efficiency. Therefore, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for the solar array is essential in a PV system. The nonlinear behaviour of PV systems as well as variations of the maximum power point with solar irradiance level and temperature complicates the tracking of the maximum power point. This paper reviews various MPPT methods based on three categories: offline, online and hybrid methods. Design of a PV system in a encoding environment has also been reviewed here. Furthermore, different MPPT methods are discussed in terms of the dynamic response of the PV system to variations in temperature and irradiance, attainable efficiency, and implementation considerations.


Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2075 ◽  
Author(s):  
Triet Nguyen-Van ◽  
Rikiya Abe ◽  
Kenji Tanaka

Most PV systems are usually controlled by a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm to maximize the generated electrical power. However, the maximum power is often unstable and depends on the solar irradiance and temperature. This makes it difficult to control the power grid supply-demand balance due to fluctuations caused by the increase of renewable and variable PV systems. This paper proposes a new control algorithm for a PV-connected inverter called Specified Power Point Tracking (SPPT) control in addition to the conventional Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control. The PV system is controlled to generate the maximum power or a specified power depending on the electricity transactions comes from the electricity trading system. A high-speed FPGA-based digital adaptive hysteresis current control method, which has fast and stable response and simple structure comparing with the popular Sine-triangle Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) method, is proposed to implement the MPPT and SPPT control. The adaptive hysteresis current band is calculated adaptively to improve a disadvantage of the classical fixed band hysteresis current control on the varying switching frequency. A reference current used in the adaptive hysteresis current control is calculated such that the output power of the PV-connected inverter is maximized in the MPPT control or is maintained at a given value in the SPPT control. The experimental and simulation results show that the PV-connected inverter under the proposed control algorithm generates the desired power almost exactly and yields stable and fast response despite the varying irradiance.


Author(s):  
Yan Xiao ◽  
Yaoyu Li ◽  
John E. Seem ◽  
Kaushik Rajashekara

This paper presents a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) strategy for multi-string photovoltaic (PV) systems using the Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation (SPSA) algorithm. The multi-string PV system considered is a decentralized control configuration, controlling the voltage reference to each PV module but based on the feedback of the total power at the DC bus. This requires only one pair of voltage and current measurements. The MPPT control problem for such topology of multi-string PV systems features a high input dimension, which can dramatically slow down the searching process for the real-time optimization process involved. The SPSA algorithm is considered in this study due to its remarkable capability of fast convergence for high dimensional search problems endorsed by various applications recently. Simulation study is performed for an 8-string PV system, and experimental study is performed for a 4-string PV system. Good performances are observed for both simulation and experimental results.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Jigang Cao

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">With the development of photovoltaic (PV) technologies, applications of photovoltaic have grown rapidly, indicating that the photovoltaic are attractive to produce environmentally benign electricity for diversified purposes. In order to maximize the use of solar energy, this thesis focuses on the PV power generation systems, which includes modeling of PV systems, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods for PV arrays. </span><span class="s1">Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) method is an important means to improve the system efficiency of PV power generation system. MPPT theory and various MPPT algorithms are introduced in the literature. Based on those researches, this thesis proposes a novel implementation of an adaptive duty cycle P&amp;O algorithm that can reduce the main drawbacks commonly related to the traditional P&amp;O method.</span></p>


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