An Improved Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for Solar PV System

Article Preview

Abstract:

In order to maximize the output power of PV cells, an improved maximum power point tracking method has been proposed in this paper. The approach is a combination of Lagrange polynomial interpolation with perturb and observe (P&O) method. The MPPT method based on output characteristic curve can be rapidly stabilization of operating point in the approximate region near the maximum power point which shortened the response time. A comparison study between the classical P&O method and the improved method is done in order to validate the new MPPT method. The results showed that the oscillations around the MPP for improved method are almost eliminated, and the efficiency of the improved method is an average of 90.4% compared to 66.8% of the classical P&O method.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Info:

Periodical:

Pages:

1327-1331

Citation:

Online since:

August 2013

Export:

Price:

[1] J. Li, D. Wei and Z.G. Xu. Research on MPPT Methods of photovoltaic power generation system. Acta energiae solaris sinica, 28 (2007) 268-273.

Google Scholar

[2] E. Biancoin, J. Calvente and R. Giral. Pertube and Observe MPPT algorithm with a current controller based on the sliding mode. Elec. Pow. Ener., 44 (2013) 346-356.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2012.07.046

Google Scholar

[3] P.E. Kakosimos, A.G. Kladas. Implementation of photovoltaic array MPPT through fixed step predictive control technique. Renew. Ener., 36 (2011) 2508-2514.

DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.02.021

Google Scholar

[4] D. Lalili,A. Mellit, and N. Lourci. Input output feedback linearization control and variable step size MPPT algorithm of a grid-connected photovoltaic inverter. Renew. Ener., 36 (2011) 3282-3291.

DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.04.027

Google Scholar

[5] M.T. Benmessaoud F.Z. Zerhouni, and M. Zegrar. New approach modeling and a maximum power point tracker method for solar cells. Comput. Math., 60 (2010) 1124-1134.

DOI: 10.1016/j.camwa.2010.04.001

Google Scholar

[6] J.C. Wang Y.L. Su, and J.C. Shieh. High-accuracy maximum power point estimation for photovoltaic arrays. Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cell, 95 (2011) 843–851.

DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2010.10.032

Google Scholar

[7] T. Tafticht, K. Agbossou, and M. L. Doumbia. An improved maximum power point tracking method for photovoltaic systems. Renew. Ener., 33 (2008) 1508-1516.

DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2007.08.015

Google Scholar

[8] A. DOLARA, R. FARANDA, S. LEVA. Energy Comparison of Seven MPPT Techniques for PV Systems . J. Electromagnetic Analysis & Applications, 1 (2009) 152-162.

DOI: 10.4236/jemaa.2009.13024

Google Scholar

[9] Yi-Hua Liu, Jia-Wei. Huang. A fast and low cost analog maximum power point tracking method for low power photovoltaic systems, Sol. Energy, 85 (2011) 2771-2780.

DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2011.08.019

Google Scholar

[10] A. Zegaoui,M. Aillerie,P. Petit. Dynamic behaviour of PV generator trackers under irradiation and temperature changes. Sol. Energy, 85 (2011) 2953–2964.

DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2011.08.038

Google Scholar