Accelerated photovoltaic maximum power point tracking for partial shading conditions

Liran Katzir, Doron Shmilovitz

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Abstract

A maximum power point control suitable for photovoltaic systems operating under uneven irradiance is proposed. Building on the observation that local maxima may occur only at specific string voltage, the searched range is reduced significantly. Thus the proposed controller is proven to identify and track the global maximum much faster than previously proposed ones. In addition the algorithm is simple, does not imply heavy computation and can be implemented in the simplest available micro-processors. Simulation results fully support the proposed approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479930159
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Sep 2014
Event2014 16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2014 - Lappeenranta, Finland
Duration: 26 Aug 201428 Aug 2014

Publication series

Name2014 16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2014

Conference

Conference2014 16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2014
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityLappeenranta
Period26/08/1428/08/14

Keywords

  • Maximum power point tracking
  • partial shading
  • photovoltaic
  • solar cell system
  • sustainable system/technology

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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