Global MPPT Method for Photovoltaic Systems Operating under Partial Shading Conditions using the 0.8VOC Model

Ziqiang Bi, Jieming Ma, Ka Lok Man, Jeremy S. Smith, Yong Yue, Huiqing Wen

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Abstract

The power-voltage (P-V) characteristics of a photovoltaic (PV) array exhibit multiple peaks under partial shading conditions (PSC). The classical 0.8VOC-model-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method assumes that the peaks are located at multiples of the 0.8VOC (open-circuit voltage). The global maximum power point (GMPP) is obtained after comparing the power of these voltage regions. In this paper, the proposed method reduces the comparison process and the voltage region can be determined based on the shading information. The improved performance of the proposed method has been verified using Simulink. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed technique is feasible and efficient in comparison with the classical 0.8VOC-model-based method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC/I and CPS Europe 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728106526
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2019
Event19th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC/I and CPS Europe 2019 - Genoa, Italy
Duration: 11 Jun 201914 Jun 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC/I and CPS Europe 2019

Conference

Conference19th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC/I and CPS Europe 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityGenoa
Period11/06/1914/06/19

Keywords

  • 0.8V model
  • global maximum power point tracking
  • partial shading conditions
  • shading information

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