DEM: Direct estimation method for photovoltaic maximum power point tracking

Jieming Ma, K. L. Man, T. O. Ting*, N. Zhang, Sheng Uei Guan, Prudence W.H. Wong

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Abstract

Since the electrical characteristics of a Photovoltaic (PV) Module vary with the changing atmospheric conditions, researchers have shown an increasing interest in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) approaches. This paper presents a direct Maximum Power Point (MPP) estimation method derived from the mathematical expressions of the Current-Voltage (I-V) characteristics of a PV module. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed approach is sufficiently accurate for practical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)537-544
Number of pages8
JournalProcedia Computer Science
Volume17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event1st International Conference on Information Technology and Quantitative Management, ITQM 2013 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 16 May 201318 May 2013

Keywords

  • MPP estimation
  • Maximum Power Point (MPP)
  • Photovoltaic (PV)

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