Power Enhancement by Designing an Adaptive Reference MPPT Algorithm for Solar Power System

Abstract

To maximize solar Photovoltaic (PV) output under dynamic weather conditions, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controllers are incorporated in solar PV systems. Implementing the MPPT algorithm through digital controllers is easier if it is possible to minimize error functions. The differences between the various MPPT techniques are very slight and they can be evaluated according to the situation. In this work a modified version of adapative reference voltage algorithm has been designed. The model has been simulated in MATLAB/ SIMULINK environment. The modeling of adaptive reference PSO based MPPT algorithm has resulted in considerable improvement in the power output from the PV module. The power output with adaptive reference PSO MPPT algorithm at the load terminal has improved from 3959 Watts to 4969 watts approximately.

Intelligent Energy Management for Off-Grid Renewable Hybrid System Using Multi-Agent Approach

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