Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1732473 | Energy | 2014 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
This article presents a novel MPPT (maximum power point tracking) algorithm, based on a modified GA (genetic algorithm). When photovoltaic systems are affected by partial shading, a GMPPT (global maximum power point tracking) algorithm is required to increase the energy harvesting capability of the system. A new GMPPT algorithm is proposed in this article: a P&O (perturb and observe) algorithm is integrated inside the GA function and creates a single algorithm. By embedding a simple MPPT algorithm (P&O) inside the structure of the GA, the population size and the number of iterations are decreased, thus finding the MPP (maximum power point) in a shorter time. The algorithm parameters (population size, number of genes, and number of iterations) are optimized and the final solution is provided. A macromodel is used to average the real DC-DC converter and reduce the computation burden of the simulator, thus reducing the simulation time. The control part and the GMPPT algorithm were implemented on a DSP (digital signal processor) and tested on an experimental small scale photovoltaic system. A description of this algorithm and its performances are detailed in this article, verified through simulation and experimental results.
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Authors
Stefan Daraban, Dorin Petreus, Cristina Morel,