Implementation of Hill Climb Search Algorithm Based Maximum Power Point Tracking in Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Abstract

This paper presents cutting edge Hill Climb Search (HCS) based Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). Because of the erratic attribute of wind, it is difficult to generate power constantly. So, it is required to extract maximum power from the wind when it becomes available. This can be achieved by Hill Climb Search Algorithm which offers the generator to track the Maximum Power Point of the wind turbine system under fluctuating and inconsistent wind conditions. The proposed Wind Energy Conversion System model is based on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) and implemented in MATLAB/SIMULINK. The proposed algorithm is feasible for small-scale wind energy conversion systems.