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Dynamic Maximum Power Point Tracker for Photovoltaic Applications

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Abstract

A dynamic process for reaching the maximum power point of a variable source such as a solar cell is introduced. The process tracks maximum power nearly cycle-by-cycle during transients. Information from the natural switching ripple instead of external perturbation is used to support the maximizing process. The method is globally stable for dc-dc converters, provided that switch action is present. A prototype boost converter that uses this method for control can follow power transients on time scales of a few milliseconds. This performance can be achieved with a simple analog control structure, which supports power processing with minimum loss.

Keywords

  • Batteries
  • Circuit Theory
  • Current Measurement
  • Current Voltage Characteristics
  • DC-DC Power Converters
  • Maximum Power Tracking
  • Perturbation Methods
  • Perturbation Techniques
  • Photovoltaic Cells
  • Photovoltaic Effects
  • Photovoltaic Power Systems
  • Photovoltaic Systems
  • Power Converters
  • Prototype Boost Converter
  • Pulse Width Modulation
  • Ripple Measurement
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Power Generation
  • Switches
  • Switching
  • Switching Converters
  • Voltage

Disciplines

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

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