Power Electronics and Control Techniques for Maximum Energy Harvesting in Photovoltaic Systems (Femia, N. et al; 2013) [Book News]

This book presents a rigorous analytical treatment of photovoltaic (PV) devices modeling, including PV arrays, with state-of-the-art maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controllers and power converters to extract the maximum available energy from PV under any weather conditions. The textbook features several examples and color illustrations that offer theoretical and practical guidance to students, researchers, and engineers willing to learn from experts on how to implement MPPT in photovoltaic systems. Coverage includes known and recently improved methods for modeling PV cells and arrays, in uniform and mismatched conditions. The book also deals with MPPT algorithms and their performance.