A novel platform for an accurate modeling and precise control of photovoltaic modules with maximum operating efficiency

This paper proposes a good approach to mitigate the problematic issues related to Global Maximum Power Point Tracking (GMPPT). This approach can accurately track the true maximum power under different irradiation conditions using simple adaptive controller. This adaptive controller enables the maximum efficiency operation of the photovoltaic module avoiding any local maxima operation problems. Moreover, for further optimization, the controller involves accurate model of the photovoltaic (PV) cell that includes the parasitic components of the converter elements, which allows for high frequency operations without any instability glitches. This actually results in a more efficient and lower cost PV system; more reliable solution. Detailed design steps and flow chart of the control algorithm are given in the paper, for different environmental and load conditions. Full experimental results are given to provide the proof of concept and the merits of the proposed work.