DocumentCode
1352504
Title
Simple maximum power point tracker for photovoltaic arrays
Author
Lim, Yan Hong ; Hamill, D.C.
Author_Institution
Space Center, Surrey Univ., Guildford, UK
Volume
36
Issue
11
fYear
2000
fDate
5/25/2000 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
997
Lastpage
999
Abstract
A new technique is presented for tracking the maximum power point (MPP) of solar arrays. Although the control circuit is extremely simple and robust, its dynamics are complex. The MPP becomes inherently the global attractor of the system, thus ensuring optimum operation under transient and steady-state conditions. Experimental results confirm excellent tracking effectiveness and rapid dynamic response.
Keywords
tracking; control circuit; global attractor; maximum power point tracker; optimum operation; photovoltaic arrays; rapid dynamic response; steady-state conditions; transient conditions;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:20000730
Filename
849019
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