Output details
15 - General Engineering
University of Glasgow
Article title
A new algorithm for obtaining the operating point of photovoltaic systems
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering Part A: Journal of Power and Energy
Article number
-
Volume number
226
Issue number
6
First page of article
794
ISSN of journal
0957-6509
Year of publication
2012
URL
-
Number of additional authors
1
Additional information
In contrast to established maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms and techniques for modelling photovoltaic solar cells that use the 2-diode model, this paper describes a new technique which allows rapid determination of the optimum operating point of the panel in terms of the load to which it is connected. This is a non-trivial problem since both the operating voltage and current are unknown. However, it is of great value in the assessment of system performance under real and simulated conditions. The algorithm demonstrates superior performance to "industry standard" methods, particularly under dynamic insolation conditions and high load impedance.
Interdisciplinary
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Cross-referral requested
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Research group
C - Systems, Power & Energy
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
-
Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
No
English abstract
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