A microprocessor based controller for remote site PV systems including hardware design criteria and advanced control algorithms

Author

Danley, Douglas R. ; Gerken, Kenneth F.

Author_Institution

Integrated Power Corp., Rockville, MD, USA

fYear

1988

fDate

30 Oct-2 Nov 1988

Firstpage

360

Lastpage

367

Abstract

The authors evaluate the performance of a microprocessor-based controller developed for remote-site photovoltaic (PV) systems. They also review ongoing advances in the concept of intelligent controls. It is concluded that a reliable microprocessor-based power system controller offers significant advantages over analog controls for remote site PV and PV hybrid systems. The digital control logic allows customization in software rather than hardware, and expansion capabilities provide for the ability to control more complex power systems anticipated in the future

Keywords

controllers; digital control; microcomputer applications; photovoltaic power systems; control algorithms; digital control logic; hardware design criteria; intelligent controls; microprocessor based controller; remote site PV systems; Control systems; Digital control; Hybrid power systems; Intelligent control; Logic; Microprocessors; Photovoltaic systems; Power system control; Power system reliability; Solar power generation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1988. INTELEC '88., 10th International

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/INTLEC.1988.22376

Filename

22376