Maximum Power Point Tracking of hybrid PV and wind energy systems using a new converter topology

Renewable energy technologies offers clean, abundant energy gathered from self-renewing resources such as the sun, wind etc. As the power demand increases, power failure also increases. So, renewable energy sources can be used to provide constant loads. A new DC-DC converter topology for hybrid wind/photovoltaic energy system is proposed. Hybridizing solar and wind power sources provide a realistic form of power generation. The topology uses a fusion of Cuk and SEPIC converters. This configuration allows the two sources to supply the load separately or simultaneously depending on the availability of the energy sources. Maximum power is tracked from PV and wind energy sources using Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm. Simulation is carried out in MATLAB/ SIMULINK software and the results of the Cuk converter, SEPIC converter and the hybridized converter are presented.