The best MPPT algorithms by VSAS approach for Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

Abstract

VSAS (Variable Structure Automatic Systems) control methodology is applied to clarify the rationale behind Maximum Power Point Tracking and get the best optimization algorithm. Two algorithms are developed the Modified and Enhanced Perturb and Observe Algorithm (MEPO) the Robust Unified Control Algorithm (RUCA). The maximum power is computed online using a very simple algorithm. Compared to the other algorithms like Perturb and Observe (PO), Hill Climbing, Incremental Encoder (InCod) and and SMC approach it is proven more efficient and faster despite using low frequency commutation. The proposed MPPT has several advantages: simplicity, high convergence speed and is independent on PV array characteristics. The obtained results have proven that the MPPT is tracked even under sudden change of irradiation level.