Title :
A suggestion of combining a PV MPPT algorithm based on temperature control with a PV cooling system
Author :
da Rocha, Nuno M. ; Coelho, Roberto F. ; Cruz Martins, Denizar ; Passos, Julio C.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Fed. Univ. of Santa Catarina - UFSC, Florianopolis, Brazil
Abstract :
The photovoltaic (PV) module efficiency conversion is affected by environmental changes, particularly by variations in temperature and radiation. There are several devices and techniques that allow a minimization of those effects and changes, by keeping the efficiency conversion at its highest level. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and PV cooling systems can provide this efficiency improvement. In this paper it is proposed an association and combination of those systems, with the intent of achieving an even greater efficiency conversion level and also as a suggestion for future works in this area. A generic model of such system is presented.
Keywords :
cooling; direct energy conversion; maximum power point trackers; solar cells; PV MPPT algorithm; PV cooling system; maximum power point tracking; photovoltaic module efficiency conversion; temperature control; Decision support systems; MPPT; PV module; cooling; electricity; heat removal; temperature control;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2014 - 40th Annual Conference of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/IECON.2014.7048769
