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Digital Ripple Correlation Control for Photovoltaic Applications

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Abstract

Ripple correlation control (RCC) is a fast, robust online optimization technique. RCC is particularly suited for switching power converters, where the inherent ripple provides information about the system operating point. The present work examines a digital formulation that has reduced power consumption and greater robustness. A maximum power point tracker for a photovoltaic panel demonstrates greater than 99% tracking accuracy and fast convergence.

Keywords

  • Concrete Dams
  • Control Theory
  • Correlation Control
  • Correlation Methods
  • Digital Arithmetic
  • Fast Convergence
  • Maximum Power Point Tracker
  • Maximum Power Point Tracking
  • On-Line Optimization
  • Operating Points
  • Optimal Control
  • Photovoltaic
  • Photovoltaic Applications
  • Photovoltaic Effects
  • Power Converters
  • Power Electronics
  • Reduced Power Consumption
  • Ripple Correlation Control
  • Robust Control
  • Robustness (Control Systems)
  • Solar Power Generation
  • Switching Power Converters
  • Tracking Accuracy

Disciplines

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

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