Improved beta parameter based MPPT method in photovoltaic system

Xingshuo Li, Huiqing Wen, Chenhao Zhao

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Abstract

Maximum power point tracking(MPPT) is very important in relation to solar energy development. Currently, there are two problems facing the existing MPPT methods namely the tradeoff between the steady-state oscillations and dynamic behavior, and then the tradeoff between high computational load and accuracy. The Beta method can address these two problems since it shows a fast tracking speed in the transient stage, smaller oscillations in the steady-state and medium complexity of implementation. However, for optimal performance, it is essential to identify the configuration of the parameters with regard to the Beta method. Therefore, paper will examine the different performance level with the different values of the parameters, and then will provide an optimum example. In order to verify this procedure, a boost converter was proposed in MatLab/Simulink for simulation. Finally, an experimental prototype was constructed with a solar array emulator and DSPACE.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia
Subtitle of host publication"Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1405-1412
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9788957082546
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jul 2015
Event9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 1 Jun 20155 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period1/06/155/06/15

Keywords

  • Beta method
  • Maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
  • dSPACE
  • photovoltaic (PV) energy

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