Research on Physical MPPT of Photovoltaic Array System Based on Image Processing

2013 ◽  
Vol 321-324 ◽  
pp. 1138-1144
Author(s):  
Chao Liu ◽  
Jing Hui
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Tracking Error ◽  
Elevation Angle ◽  
Image Sensor ◽  
Azimuth Angle ◽  
Field Of View ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

Based on analyzing the development and the performance feature of existing solar tracker, we propose a solar Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) strategy which combines photoelectric sensor and image processing. Firstly, photoelectric tracking mode positions the sun in the field of view of the image sensor. Then, the position of the sun image is captured by the image sensor. After that, we can find the coordinates of the sun spot in the field of view through image binarization processing. According to the number of steps of stepper motor rotation which is calculated by the deviation of coordinates, the controller drives the biaxial photosensitive (PV) array tracking device, making the sun spot always fall in the centre of the image. Tests show that the elevation angle and azimuth angle of the tracking range of the photovoltaic array are both 0～270°.The average tracking error of elevation angle is less than 0.7°, and the average tracking error of azimuth angle is less than 0.5°.

Research on Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for Photovoltaic System

2012 ◽  
Vol 220-223 ◽  
pp. 2091-2094
Author(s):  
Yue Shen Lai ◽  
Sheng Dong Hou ◽  
Gang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Mathematic Model ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Computer Simulation Model ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

Photovoltaic Array is nonlinear,and the power generated by it is influenced by sun light,temperature,load and so on In order to improve the system efficiency, firstly, analyzed the physical and mathematic model of photovoltaic array, through the MATLAB Simulink application software simulation tools, set up a computer simulation model of photovoltaic modules.Secondly,this paper gives the improved Perturbation and Observation Method and the Boost circuit used in the controller.after the analysis of some common maximum power point tracking algorithms and DC-DC circuits. Experiments shows that the controller method can rapidly to track the maximum power point,and increase the cell efficiency.

Photovoltaic Array Modeling under Uniform Irradiation and Partial Shading Condition

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Lunde Ardhenta ◽  
Wijono Wijono
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Array Configuration ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Temperature Irradiation ◽  
Power Point

Wind energy and solar energy are the prime energy sources which are being utilized for renewal energy. The performance of a photovoltaic (PV) array for solar energy is affected by temperature, irradiation, shading, and array configuration. Often, the PV arrays are shadowed, completely or partially, by the passing clouds, neighboring buildings and towers, trees, and utility and telephone poles. Under partially shaded conditions, the PV characteristics are more complex with multiple peaks, hence, it is very important to understand and predict the MPP under PSC in order to extract the maximum possible power. This paper presents the development of PV array simulator for studying the I–V and P–V characteristics of a PV array under a partial shading condition. It can also be used for developing and evaluating new maximum power point tracking techniques, for PV array with partially shaded conditions. It is observed that, for a given number of PV modules, the array configuration significantly affects the maximum available power under partially shaded conditions. This is another aspect to which the developed tool can be applied. The model has been experimentally validated and the usefulness of this research is highlighted with the help of several illustrations

Modeling and Simulation of Three Phase Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Generation System

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 1144-1148
Author(s):  
Jin Yong Lei ◽  
Xu Zhu Dong ◽  
Hong Bin Wu
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Mathematic Model ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Loop Feedback ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Feedback Control Strategy

According to the principle of photovoltaic(PV) grid-connected generation, the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and grid-connected control strategy were presented in this paper. Based on the V-I characteristic curve of photovoltaic array, it built the mathematic model of photovoltaic array and the MPPT algorithm. Through adopting the double-loop feedback control strategy, it achieved the unit power factor control. Lastly, with the example system, it implemented the simulations analysis including the sunlight changing and the temperature changing. The simulation results show that the proposed models and the control strategy are correct.

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