Title :
Step-up DC-DC converter passive component dimensioning in photovoltaic applications
Author :
Purhonen, Mikko ; Hannonen, Janne ; Ström, Juha-Pekka ; Silventoinen, Pertti
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Appl. Electron., Lappeenranta Univ. of Technol., Lappeenranta, Finland
Abstract :
Boost converter is a common solution for power conditioning of photovoltaic systems. Inductance and capacitance values of the boost converter are of high importance when the panel voltage ripple is examined. The ripple has a severe effect on the maximum power point tracking efficiency. Dimensioning guidelines for these components are presented in this paper. They are examined with simulations and experimental measurements.
Keywords :
maximum power point trackers; photovoltaic power systems; MPPT; boost converter; capacitance values; dimensioning guidelines; inductance values; maximum power point tracking efficiency; panel voltage ripple; photovoltaic systems; step-up dc-dc converter passive component dimensioning; Capacitance; Capacitors; Current measurement; Inductance; Inductors; Photovoltaic systems; Voltage measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical & Electronics Engineers in Israel (IEEEI), 2012 IEEE 27th Convention of
Conference_Location :
Eilat
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4682-5
DOI :
10.1109/EEEI.2012.6377138
