An ANN-based maximum power point tracking method for fast changing environments

  • Yi Hsun Chiu
  • , Yi Feng Luo
  • , Jia Wei Huang
  • , Yi Hua Liu

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Abstract

Photovoltaic generation system (PGS) is becoming increasingly important as renewable energy sources due to its advantages such as absence of fuel cost, low maintenance requirement and environmental friendliness. For PGS, a simple and fast maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm is vital. Although the static tracking efficiency of conventional MPPT method is usually high, it drops noticeably under fast changing environments. In this paper, a simple and fast MPPT method is proposed. By using piecewise line segments (PLS) to approximate the maximum power point (MPP) locus, a highspeed, low-complexity MPPT technique can be developed. To simplify the design procedure, an artificial neural network (ANN) is also developed to calculate the parameters of the MPP locus. Theoretical derivation and design procedure will be provided in this paper. The proposed methods can achieve high static and dynamic tracking efficiencies. To validate the feasibility of the proposed methods, simulation and experimental results of a 230 W PV system will also be provided.

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
Pages715-720
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

  • Artificial Neural Network
  • Maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
  • Photovoltaic (PV)

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