Investigating the effectiveness of maximum power point tracking for a solar system

S. Armstrong; W. G. Hurley

doi:10.1109/PESC.2005.1581625

Investigating the effectiveness of maximum power point tracking for a solar system

S. Armstrong
, W. G. Hurley

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University of Galway

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Abstract

This paper investigates the effectiveness of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and proposes a quantitative measure of MPPT efficiency. Using a vector methodology to track the direction and path of the sun throughout the day, the optimal solar tracking angle and angle of incidence of the sun's rays are derived. The solar array's output power is monitored, under sunny sky conditions, with and without the use of maximum power point tracking in order to study the difference in efficiencies and to quantify the benefits of maximum power point tracking. The paper presents results for the efficiency of MPPT under fixed horizontal solar panel conditions and optimal solar tracking.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	36th IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference 2005
Pages	204-209
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PESC.2005.1581625
Publication status	Published - 2005

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Name	PESC Record - IEEE Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference
Volume	2005
ISSN (Print)	0275-9306

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Keywords

Maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
Photovoltaic
Solar energy

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