Photovoltaic Array Maximum Power Point Tracking Using Fuzzy Control Method

Abstract

Photovoltaic cells has emerged as a important consideration for meeting the energy demand. The power available at the output of PV cells is not constant because PV cells exhibit a nonlinear V-I characteristics. So, PV cells maximum power point varies with solar isolation and ambient temperature recent developments in the power electronic converters. It is now possible to operate PV cell at its maximum power point. In this paper a simulation based PV cell is designed using MATLAB software. The fuzzy control algorithm shows that efficiency is improved when compared to the conventional method.