A PSO-based MPPT algorithm for photovoltaic systems subject to inhomogeneous insolation

Chun Liang Liu, Yi Feng Luo, Jia Wei Huang, Yi Hua Liu

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Abstract

Photovoltaic generation system (PGS) has become an attractive option among renewable energy sources because it is clean, maintenance-free and environmental friendly. For large PGS, the probability for partially shaded condition (PSC) to occur is high. Under PSC, when the entire array does not receive uniform insolation, the P-V curves of PGS get more complex, exhibiting multiple peaks. In this paper, a particle swarm optimization (PSO)-based MPPT algorithm for PGS operating under PSC is proposed. The problem formulation and design procedure are described and explained in detail. The proposed method boasts the advantages such as easy to implement, system-independent and high tracking efficiency. To validate the correctness of the proposed method, simulation and experimental results of a 2 kW PGS will also be provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed technique.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems, and 13th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligence Systems, SCIS/ISIS 2012
Pages721-726
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 Joint 6th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems, SCIS 2012 and 13th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligence Systems, ISIS 2012 - Kobe, Japan
Duration: 20 11 201224 11 2012

Publication series

Name6th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems, and 13th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligence Systems, SCIS/ISIS 2012

Conference

Conference2012 Joint 6th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems, SCIS 2012 and 13th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligence Systems, ISIS 2012
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKobe
Period20/11/1224/11/12

Keywords

  • Maximum Power Point Tracking
  • Partially Shaded Condition
  • Particle Swarm Optimization
  • Photovoltaic Generation System

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