Title :
Comparative study of maximum power point tracking algorithms using an experimental, programmable, maximum power point tracking test bed
Author :
Hohm, D.P. ; Ropp, M.E.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., South Dakota State Univ., Brookings, SD, USA
Abstract :
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is important in solar power systems because it reduces the solar array cost by decreasing the number of solar panels needed to obtain the desired output power. Several different MPPT methods have been proposed, but there has been no comprehensive experimental comparison between all the different algorithms and their overall maximum power point (MPP) tracking efficiencies under varying conditions (i.e. Illumination, temperature, and load). This paper such a comparison. Results are using a microprocessor controlled MPPT powered by a 250 W photovoltaic (PV) array and also a PV array simulator
Keywords :
photovoltaic power systems; solar cell arrays; solar power stations; 250 W; MPPT; PV power systems; maximum power point tracking algorithms; solar panels; solar power systems; tracking efficiencies; varying conditions; Costs; Lighting; Microprocessors; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Solar energy; Solar power generation; System testing; Temperature control; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 2000. Conference Record of the Twenty-Eighth IEEE
Conference_Location :
Anchorage, AK
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5772-8
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2000.916230
