Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system

Ubaid U. Khan; Musa Raheem; Suleman Ata; Z. H. Khan

doi:10.1109/ICOSST.2016.7838594

Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system

Ubaid U. Khan
, Musa Raheem
, Suleman Ata
, Z. H. Khan

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Abstract

In this paper a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm using perturb and observe (P&O) method is discussed in order to improve the efficiency of the solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The magnificence of this method is the fact that it retains the value of the previous state and iterates for the future values of the system state. Comparing the past and the present states, the one which has more output power will be selected. ATMEGA328 microcontroller is used for constant voltage PWM control which is modulated by using a Buck-Boost converter. This control observes the panel voltage and sets the duty cycle according to the input voltages from the solar panel. As the input voltage of the solar panel increases, the duty cycle decreases and vice versa to keep the output voltage constant. We have designed a low-cost solution which will optimally convert the solar DC voltage to an AC voltage to be used in home appliances.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	156-163
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509055869
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICOSST.2016.7838594
State	Published - 31 Jan 2017
Externally published	Yes
Event	2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, ICOSST 2016 - Lahore, Pakistan Duration: 15 Dec 2016 → 17 Dec 2016

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Name	ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings

Conference

Conference	2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, ICOSST 2016
Country/Territory	Pakistan
City	Lahore
Period	15/12/16 → 17/12/16

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Buck-Boost Convertor
Duty Cycle
Perturb and Observe
Photovoltaic Cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Hardware and Architecture
Control and Optimization
Instrumentation
Computer Networks and Communications

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Khan, U. U., Raheem, M., Ata, S., & Khan, Z. H. (2017). Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system. In ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings (pp. 156-163). Article 7838594 (ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICOSST.2016.7838594

Khan, Ubaid U. ; Raheem, Musa ; Ata, Suleman et al. / Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system. ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2017. pp. 156-163 (ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings).

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Khan, UU, Raheem, M, Ata, S & Khan, ZH 2017, Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system. in ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings., 7838594, ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 156-163, 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, ICOSST 2016, Lahore, Pakistan, 15/12/16. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICOSST.2016.7838594

Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system. / Khan, Ubaid U.; Raheem, Musa; Ata, Suleman et al.
ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2017. p. 156-163 7838594 (ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings).

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Khan UU, Raheem M, Ata S, Khan ZH. Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system. In ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2017. p. 156-163. 7838594. (ICOSST 2016 - 2016 International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, Proceedings). doi: 10.1109/ICOSST.2016.7838594

Design and implementation of a low-cost MPPT controller for solar PV system

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