Title :
MPPT controller for a photovoltaic power system based on increment conductance approach
Author :
Radhia, Garraoui ; Mouna, Ben Hamed ; Lassaad, Sbita ; Barambones, Oscar
Author_Institution :
Photovoltaic Wind & Geothermal, Syst. Res. Unit, Nat. Eng. Sch. of Gabes, Gabes, Tunisia
Abstract :
This paper deals with the power optimization problem in photovoltaic generators. Indeed the nonlinear characteristic of photovoltaic generators [1], leads to search for a solution to track the maximum power provided by the PV array in order to exploit well the energy. A maximum power point tracking algorithm based on an approach called increment conductance control of photovoltaic systems is well detailed in this paper. It provides good performance against the different variation of climatic conditions and load. Simulation results prove that this algorithm can effectively attend the maximum photovoltaic power´s production.
Keywords :
electric admittance; maximum power point trackers; photovoltaic power systems; power generation control; solar cells; MPPT controller; PV array; climatic conditions; increment conductance control; maximum photovoltaic power production; maximum power point trackers; photovoltaic generators; photovoltaic power system; power optimization problem; Mathematical model; Maximum power point trackers; Photovoltaic systems; Radiation effects; Temperature; Voltage control; MPPT Control; increment conductance approach; photovoltaic system;
Conference_Titel :
Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), 2013 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
DOI :
10.1109/ICRERA.2013.6749729