DocumentCode
2375992
Title
Peak power tracking technique for photovoltaic arrays
Author
Fox, D.A. ; Shuey, K.C. ; Stechschulte, D.L.
Author_Institution
Westinghouse Electric Corporation Lima, Ohio
fYear
1979
fDate
18-22 June 1979
Firstpage
219
Lastpage
227
Abstract
A new method of peak power tracking for photovoltaic arrays is presented. The method utilizes ripple inherent in the system to determine the correct operating point for maximum power from tha array. Peak power tracking is important for efficient operation of photovoltaic power systems. Operation of a microprocessor controlled 50KVA power conditioning unit utilizing the new peak power tracking method is described. The unit features automatic start up and parallel operation with the utility grid.
Keywords
Inverters; Photovoltaic systems; Power conditioning; Regulators; Switches; Voltage control;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1979 IEEE
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA, USA
ISSN
0275-9306
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PESC.1979.7081028
Filename
7081028
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