Title :
Optimization of a continuous-time maximum power point tracking algorithm in the presence of noise
Author :
Latham, Alexander M. ; Sullivan, Charles R.
Author_Institution :
Thayer Sch. of Eng., Dartmouth Coll. Hanover, Dartmouth, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper introduces an analysis of the effect of noise on a continuous-time maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm for photovoltaic systems, leading to an optimization of the system parameters. The results of this are then compared to discrete-time algorithms. This analysis provides a better understanding of how noise affects the performance of MPPT algorithms and how well those effects can be mitigated.
Keywords :
optimisation; photovoltaic power systems; MPPT algorithms; continuous-time maximum power point tracking algorithm; photovoltaic systems; Algorithm design and analysis; Current measurement; Loss measurement; Noise; Noise measurement; Oscillators; Power measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), 2010 IEEE 12th Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Boulder, CO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7462-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7461-5
DOI :
10.1109/COMPEL.2010.5562395
