Energy comparison of MPPT techniques for PV Systems

Abstract

Abstract:- Many maximum power point tracking techniques for photovoltaic systems have been developed to maximize the produced energy and a lot of these are well established in the literature. These techniques vary in many aspects as: simplicity, convergence speed, digital or analogical implementation, sensors required, cost, range of effectiveness, and in other aspects. This paper presents a comparative study of ten widely-adopted MPPT algorithms; their performance is evaluated on the energy point of view, by using the simulation tool Simulink®, considering different solar irradiance variations. Key-Words:- Maximum power point (MPP), maximum power point tracking (MPPT), photovoltaic (PV), comparative study, PV Converter. 1