Maximum Power Point in a Single Step: A Novel Method for PV Industry

Abstract

The environmental concerns linked to traditional power generation methods have driven solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems to be established as a clean and viable alternative power solution [1]. However, SPV systems are associated with low energy conversion efficiency attributes. This highlights the need for an efficient power conversion system [2]. SPV sources showcase a nonlinear currentvoltage (I-V) characteristic that is subject to variation with concurring insolation and temperature conditions. Consequently, this alters the maximum power point (MPP) as well as the maximum power generation. As a result, the literature of this field reiterates the need for efficient maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques. Prior works have established a variety of solutions to track the MPP; each of them possesses its pros and cons [2]. Notably, a number of conventional MPPT techniques will fail to track the MPP under partial shading conditions [2]. Although some intelligent techniques can still achieve MPP, these methods oscillate around the MPP due and as a result, some of the available power is not utilized. The oscillating character of these MPPT techniques occurs under uniform conditions as well [3]. Hence there is a definite need to address this issue by determining.