Maximum power point tracking for photovoltaic systems

B. Axelrod, Y. Berkovich, G. Golan

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Abstract

The novel principle of power maximizing of solar battery (MPPT) is proposed. The proposed system based on use of two low-power sample solar panels with the special controlled current source. These sample solar panels are located in close proximity to the main battery, and thus their electrical characteristics identical to those of the main one. The first sample panel provides information about the short-circuit current and the second panel is periodically loaded from no load to short-circuit mode. As a result the reference signal for the output current of the main panel is formed. This current ensures maximum power of the main battery under the existing environmental conditions. The proposed system can be implemented using a simple scheme contained conventional electronic components. The results of computer modeling confirm the theoretical conclusions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE Grenoble Conference PowerTech, POWERTECH 2013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 IEEE Grenoble Conference PowerTech, POWERTECH 2013 - Grenoble, France
Duration: 16 Jun 201320 Jun 2013

Publication series

Name2013 IEEE Grenoble Conference PowerTech, POWERTECH 2013

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE Grenoble Conference PowerTech, POWERTECH 2013
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityGrenoble
Period16/06/1320/06/13

Keywords

  • converter
  • maximum-power-point tracking
  • modeling
  • photovoltaic (PV) system

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