International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
Vol 11, No 3: September 2020

Optimal extraction of photovoltaic energy using fuzzy logic control for maximum power point tracking technique

Kadhim Hamzah Chalok (Universiti Malaysia Perlis)
Mohammad Faridun Naim Tajuddin (Universiti Malaysia Perlis)
Thanikanti Sudhakar Babu (Universiti Tenaga Nasional)
Shahrin Md Ayob (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Tole Sutikno (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2020

Abstract

In photovoltaic (PV) systems, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques are used to track the maximum power from the PV array under the change in irradiance and temperature conditions. The perturb and observe (P&O) is one of the most widely used MPPT techniques in recent times due to its simple implementation and improved performance. However, the P&O has limitations such as oscillation around the MPP during which time the P&O algorithm will become confused due to rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. To overcome the above limitation, this paper uses the fuzzy logic controller (FLC) to track the maximum power from the PV system under different irradiance, integrates it with a DC-DC boost converter as a tracker. The result of the FLC performance is compared with the traditional P&O method and shows the MPPT algorithm based on FLC ensures continuous tracking of the maximum power within a short period compared with the traditional P&O method. Besides that, the proposed method (FLC) has a faster dynamic response and low oscillations at the operating point around the MPP under steady-state conditions and dynamic change in irradiance.

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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. ...