scholarly journals MPPT Controller for PV Array under Partially Shaded Condition

2019 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 99-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd Essalam BADOUD
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Local Maxima ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Mppt Controller ◽  
Power Point

The output power of the Photovoltaic system having multiple arrays is reduced to a great extent when it is partially shaded due to environmental hindrances. Conventional popular MPPT methods are effective under uniform solar irradiance. However, under partially shaded conditions, these MPPTs can fail to track the real MPP because of the multiple local maxima which can be existed on PV characteristic curve under partially shaded condition. This paper reports the development of a maximum power-point tracking method for photovoltaic systems under partially shaded conditions using bond graph. The major advantages of the proposed method are simple computational steps, faster convergence, and its implementation on a low-cost microcontroller. The performance of proposed MPPT is analyzed according to the position of real MPP. Simulation results have been contrasted with real measured data from a commercial PV module of Photowatt PW1650.

MPPT-based on Bat algorithm for photovoltaic systems working under partial shading conditions

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mohammed Asim ◽  
Piyush Agrawal ◽  
Mohd Tariq ◽  
Basem Alamri
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Bat Algorithm ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Full Power ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Global Peak

Under partial shading conditions (PSC), most traditional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques may not adopt GP (global peak). These strategies also often take a considerable amount of time to reach a full power point (MPP). Such obstacles can be eliminated by the use of metaheuristic strategies. This paper shows, in partial shading conditions, the MPPT technique for the photovoltaic system using the Bat Algorithm (BA). Simulations have been performed in the MATLAB ®/Simulink setting to verify the efficacy of the proposed method. In MPPT applications, the results of the simulations emphasize the precision of the proposed technique. The algorithm is also simple and efficient, on a low-cost microcontroller, it could be implemented. Hardwar in loop (HIL) validation is performed, with a Typhoon HIL 402 setup.

An Algorithm to Detect Partial Shading Conditions in a PV System

2016 ◽  
Vol 856 ◽  
pp. 303-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efstratios Batzelis ◽  
Stavros A. Papathanassiou
Keyword(s):  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Simple Algorithm ◽  
Global Maximum ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Local Maxima ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

Multiple local maxima (MPPs) are presented on the P-V curve of a PV system under partial shading conditions. In general, standard maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms have trouble locating the global maximum, leading often to suboptimal operation at a local MPP, and thus to decreased efficiency. In commercial inverters, this situation is mitigated by performing periodically scans of the characteristic curve to relocate the global MPP. However, this procedure entails fluctuation of the power output, as well as, short-term power losses. To limit these implications, a simple algorithm is introduced in this paper, which mathematically determines whether a PV system is partially shaded or not, thus avoiding unnecessary curve scans at uniform illumination. The proposed method needs only datasheet information and a temperature sensor, while it is applicable to any PV topology, multiple irradiance levels and is readily implemented as an enhancement to any existing MPPT algorithm.

Optimal Command for Photovoltaic Systems in Real Outdoor Weather Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafsa Abouadane ◽  
Abderrahim Fakkar ◽  
Benyounes Oukarfi
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

The photovoltaic panel is characterized by a unique point called the maximum power point (MPP) where the panel produces its maximum power. However, this point is highly influenced by the weather conditions and the fluctuation of load which drop the efficiency of the photovoltaic system. Therefore, the insertion of the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is compulsory to track the maximum power of the panel. The approach adopted in this paper is based on combining the strengths of two maximum power point tracking techniques. As a result, an efficient maximum power point tracking method is obtained. It leads to an accurate determination of the MPP during different situations of climatic conditions and load. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed MPPT method, it has been simulated in matlab/simulink under different conditions.

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