An Optimal Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm for PV Systems With Climatic Parameters Estimation

This paper presents a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method for photovoltaic (PV) systems with reduced hardware setup. It is realized by calculating the instantaneous conductance and the junction conductance of the array. The first one is done using the array voltage and current, whereas the second one, which is a function of the array junction current, is estimated using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy (ANFIS) solar cell model. Knowing the difficulties of measuring solar radiation and cell temperature, since those require two extra sensors that will increase the hardware circuitry and measurement noise, an analytical model is proposed to estimate them with a denoising-based wavelet algorithm. The proposed MPPT technique helps to reduce the hardware setup using only one voltage sensor, while increases the array power efficiency and MPPT response time. The simulation and experimental results are provided to validate the MPPT algorithm operation as well as the climatic parameters estimation capabilities.

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