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A hybrid technique to harvest maximum power from PV systems under partial shading conditions

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Abstract

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) under partial shading condition is the main issue in Photovoltaic (PV) system. This research work is based on a hybrid mechanism for MPPT problem by utilizing two commonly used techniques. The whole algorithm is divided into two stages. Initially it uses Fractional Open Circuit Voltage (FOCV) technique in order to detect Global Maxima (GM) region. Once the GM region is achieved the variable step sized incremental conductance technique can easily detect the Maximum Power Point (MPP). The proposed technique is fast, accurate and simple to implement. This algorithm is implemented and tested using MATLAB/Simulink and the robustness of this algorithm is verified by testing this algorithm under different partial shading conditions. Finally the superiority of this algorithm is judged by comparing this algorithm with other MPPT algorithms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICET 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Emerging Technologies
EditorsGhulam Mustafa, Sufi Tabassum Gul, Shahzad Nadeem
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509035519
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameICET 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Emerging Technologies

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 IEEE.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Fractional Open Circuit Voltage (FOCV)
  • Incremental Conductance (InC)
  • Irradiance
  • Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
  • Partial Shading Condition (PSC)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • General Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Instrumentation

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