Research Article, J Electr Eng Electron Technol Vol: 4 Issue: 2
Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm for PV Applications
| Sudhakar TD*, Mohana Krishnan M and Pravin J | |
| Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, St. Joseph’s college of engineering, Shollinganalur, Chennai, India | |
| Corresponding author : Sudhakar TD Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, St. Joseph’s college of Engineering, Old Mamallapuram road, Chennai-600119, India Tel: 9444074990 E-mail: t.d.sudhakar@gmail.com |
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| Received: October 23, 2015 Accepted: September 28, 2015 Published: October 05, 2015 | |
| Citation: Sudhakar TD, Mohana Krishnan M, Pravin J (2015) Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm for PV Applications J Electr Eng Electron Technol 4:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9833.1000117 |
Abstract
This paper presents a solar panel model using perturb and observe technique to obtain maximum power output. Since the output power of solar panel varies with irradiance and temperature, it is necessary for it to be operated with maximum power point tracking. The photovoltaic module is built using mathematical equations considering a constant atmospheric condition. A boost chopper is used as an interface between the solar module and the resistive load for maximum power point tracking. The simulation results for irradiance and temperature level of 1 to 5 KW/m2 and 25 to 80 degree celcius respectively is shown in the results. The solar power output is found to be directly proportional to irradiance and inversely proportional to temperature.
