Title :
Low complexity MPPT techniques for PV module converters
Author :
Spiazzi, G. ; Buso, S. ; Mattavelli, P. ; Tenti, P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Eng., Univ. of Padova, Padova, Italy
Abstract :
The paper discusses three maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques: voltage linear reference, ripple correlation and incremental conductance. Their minimum complexity makes them ideal candidates for low cost on-chip integration and suggests their employment in photovoltaic (PV) module applications. The basic operating principle, the main limitations and the expected effectiveness of each technique are illustrated. Experimental verification of the attainable performance from proof of concept circuit implementations is also provided.
Keywords :
maximum power point trackers; photovoltaic power systems; PV module converters; incremental conductance; low complexity MPPT techniques; maximum power point tracking; ripple correlation; voltage linear reference; Circuits; Costs; Electric resistance; Photovoltaic systems; Power electronics; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Solar power generation; Temperature; Voltage; Low-complexity maximum power point tracking techniques; PV modules control; on-chip integration of MPPT circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Conference (IPEC), 2010 International
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5394-8
DOI :
10.1109/IPEC.2010.5543194
