Title :
Performance of photovoltaic maximum power point tracking algorithms in the presence of noise
Author :
Latham, Alexander M. ; Sullivan, Charles R. ; Odame, Kofi M.
Author_Institution :
Thayer Sch. of Eng., Dartmouth Coll. Hanover, Hanover, NH, USA
Abstract :
This paper introduces a probabilistic analysis of the effects of noise on various maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms for photovoltaic systems, including how noise affects both tracking speed and overall efficiency. The results of this analysis are verified by simulations. This analysis provides a better understanding of how noise affects performance and it can be used to optimize an MPPT system.
Keywords :
maximum power point trackers; photovoltaic power systems; probability; MPPT system; noise effects; photovoltaic maximum power point tracking algorithms; photovoltaic systems; probabilistic analysis; Algorithm design and analysis; Arrays; Equations; Mathematical model; Noise; Oscillators; Steady-state;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5286-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5287-3
DOI :
10.1109/ECCE.2010.5617951
