Abstract
A novel algorithm for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in solar power-generating systems was proposed and compared with the conventional methods of hill climbing, perturbation and observation, and incremental conductance. The three conventional algorithms are prone to divergence under low irradiance levels (<150W/m2), resulting in MPPT difficulties. This study proposed a new MPPT technique based on the relationship between the sun and the horizon, and also circumvented the drawbacks of conventional MPPT algorithms. The proposed algorithm facilitated quick and precise convergence at the maximum power point for a photovoltaic module under a low irradiance level of 100W/m2. Comparisons of the proposed and conventional hill climbing algorithms were conducted for irradiance levels of 650, 500, 250, and 100 W/m2, and the proposed algorithm yielded consistently more favorable results than did the conventional hill climbing algorithm.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2017 IEEE 3rd International Future Energy Electronics Conference and ECCE Asia, IFEEC - ECCE Asia 2017 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 932-935 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509051571 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2017 Jul 25 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 3rd IEEE International Future Energy Electronics Conference and ECCE Asia, IFEEC - ECCE Asia 2017 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan Duration: 2017 Jun 3 → 2017 Jun 7 |
Publication series
| Name | 2017 IEEE 3rd International Future Energy Electronics Conference and ECCE Asia, IFEEC - ECCE Asia 2017 |
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Conference
| Conference | 3rd IEEE International Future Energy Electronics Conference and ECCE Asia, IFEEC - ECCE Asia 2017 |
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| Country/Territory | Taiwan |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Period | 2017/06/03 → 2017/06/07 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- MPPT
- irradiance
- solar power
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Control and Optimization
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