International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
Vol 8, No 1: March 2017

Implementation in Arduino of MPPT Using Variable Step Size P&O Algorithm in PV Installations

Mustapha Elyaqouti (ESTA Ibn Zohr University)
Safa Hakim (FS Ibn Zohr University)
Sadik Farhat (ESTA Ibn Zohr University)
Lahoussine Bouhouch (ESTA Ibn Zohr University)
Ahmed Ihlal (FS Ibn Zohr University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2017

Abstract

In order to maximize the electric energy production of a photovoltaic generator (PVG), the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods are usually used in photovoltaic systems. The principle of these techniques is to operate the PVG to the maximum power point (MPP), which depends on the environmental factors, such as solar irradiance and ambient temperature, ensuring the optimal power transfer between PVG and load. In this paper, we present the implementation of two digital MPPT commands using the Arduino Mega type. The two proposed MPPT controls are based on the algorithm of perturb and observe (P&O), the first one with fixed perturbation step and the second one with two perturbations step varying with some conditions. The experimental results show that the P&O algorithm with variable step perturbation gives good results compared to the P&O algorithm with fixed perturbation step in terms of the time response and the oscillations around the MPP.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPEDS

Publisher

Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS, ISSN: 2088-8694, a SCOPUS indexed Journal) is the official publication of the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). The scope of the journal includes all issues in the field of Power Electronics and drive systems. ...