Overview of maximum power point tracking control techniques used in photovoltaic systems

Carles Jaen*, Cristian Moyano, Xavier Santacruz, Josep Pou, Antoni Arias

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Abstract

Nowadays power supply systems based on photovoltaic cells have two main drawbacks even the primary energy is free and renewable. They are production cost and efficiency. In order to increase their efficiency should be interesting that the energy transfer between cells and load was done at maximum level. In this paper an overview of control techniques oriented to obtain the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is presented. Then a specific method is fully developed and finally, some simulation and experimental results are also included.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2008
Pages1099-1102
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event15th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2008 - St. Julian's, Malta
Duration: Aug 31 2008Sept 3 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 15th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2008

Conference

Conference15th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2008
Country/TerritoryMalta
CitySt. Julian's
Period8/31/089/3/08

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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