MPPT Method for PV Systems under Partially

Shaded Conditions by Approximating I-V Curve

Abstract:
Partially shaded (PS) photovoltaic (PV) arrays have multiple peaks at their P-V
characteristic. Although conventional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms
are successful when PV arrays are under uniform irradiance conditions (UICs), their
tracking speeds are low and may fail to track global maximum power point (GMPP) for
PS arrays. Several MPPT algorithms have been proposed for PS arrays. Most of them
require numerous samplings which decreases MPPT speed and increases energy loss.
The proposed method in this paper gets the GMPP deterministically and very fast. It
intelligently takes some samples from the array's P-V curve and divides the search
voltage range into small subregions. Then, it approximates the I-V curve of each
subregion with a simple curve, and accordingly estimates an upper limit for the array
power in that subregion. Next, by comparing the measured real power values with the
estimated upper limits, the search region of GMPP is limited, and based on some
defined criteria, the vicinity of GMPP is determined. Simulation and experimental results
and comparisons are presented to highlight the performance and superiority of the
proposed approach

P&O algorithm based MPPT technique for solar

PV system under different weather conditions
Abstract:
Maximum power point trackers (MPPTs) play a significant role in extracting power from
photovoltaic (PV) generators as they draw the maximum power output (MPP) available
irrespective of continuous changes of temperature and irradiation conditions. Therefore,
in the efficiency of the global PV system, MPPTs take the foremost place. A DC-DC
boost converter boosts the DC voltage generated by the photovoltaic system. Various
MPPT algorithms pilot these trackers out of which Perturb and Observe (P&O) technique
is emphasised upon as it is highly simple to implement within electronic programmable
circuits. This paper incorporates into the model various environmental factors to study
the behaviour of the PV panel output of which is controlled by MPPT trackers. The
components of the proposed system with their function are followed by a simulation of a
sample system in MATLAB/Simulink software to verify the advantages of proposed
integrated system.

Bi-directional power electronic transformer with

maximum power-point tracking capability for
induction heating applications
Abstract:
A single-stage commercial low frequency to high AC frequency bi-directional power
electronic transformer (PET) for induction heating applications is proposed here. The
proposed PET can simultaneously track the maximum power point and improve the
output power factor by using a phase locked loop adjustable switching frequency
controller. The operating principle of the PET is discussed based on mathematical
equations and equivalent circuits. The experimental results of laboratory prototype,
which converts 110 V/3φ/50 Hz input voltage to 20 V/1φ/22 kHz output voltage, show
the capabilities of the proposed PET.