International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
Vol 14, No 3: September 2023

A comparative assessment of popular tracking algorithms used in standalone photovoltaic systems

Barnam Jyoti Saharia (Tezpur University)
Nabin Sarmah (Tezpur University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2023

Abstract

Working performance of a PV module or array is largely reliant on climate (temperature/irradiation) and is also non-linear. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) must be used to guarantee that the PV array generates the greatest electricity under any conditions. Researchers have proposed many approaches to track peak performance. There are benefits and drawbacks to every approach. Some approaches might be difficult to apply, while others provide erroneous results. MPPT boosts photovoltaic (PV) system efficiency and electricity output. Current research focuses on designing, developing, and using fast-tracking algorithms with strong dynamic performance and tracking capabilities. Without a uniform test bench, defending the optimal algorithm and converter combination is difficult. MPPT uses artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic control, cuckoo search, perturb and observe, and particle swarm optimisation (PSO) approaches. This study suggests evaluating these well-known MPPT algorithms on a 120 Wp standalone PV system with a dc-dc boost converter MPPT power interface. Tracking efficiency, inaccuracy, relative power loss, and gain are best using the PSO algorithm. Tracking efficiency improves by about 1% compared to other methods and roughly 4.5-5% for previously reported values.

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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. ...