Abstract
The popularity of solar photovoltaic(PV) has increased to such an extent that they are now being employed in a wide range of applications, starting from a few watts to a few megawatt. Generating huge amount of solar power makes it imperative to maintain high voltage in order to minimize losses. High voltage is obtained by connecting a number of solar modules together in series, which brings forward its own set of problems in the form of mismatched operating conditions, especially due to the shading effect. To take care of this issue, traditional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms are usually modified to distributed maximum power point tracking (DMPPT) algorithms. Implementing DMPPT algorithm usually requires the use of a lot of sensors if accuracy of the entire system has to be increased. The other way round is to use complicated algorithm for reducing the total number of sensors. This paper proposes a simpler DMPPT technique, using a single algorithm to determine the maximum power point(MPP) of the entire system alone, along with a drastic reduction in the total voltage sensors required for the job. The effectiveness of the proposed technique is verified through simulation using MATLAB/ Simulink.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
