This paper presents a Modified Perturb & Observe (P&O) Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm using fuzzy logic-based variable step size to overcome some of the limitations associated with the conventional P&O MPPT tracking method...
This research aims to design a modified P&O algorithm for the efficient tracking of maximum power point (MPPT) for standalone and grid-connected systems. The proposed research work modifies the P&O algorithm for the dc-dc converter where the...
In this paper, a novel variable step size (VSS) incremental conductance (INC) method with an adaptive scaling factor is proposed. The proposed technique utilizes the model-based state estimation method to calculate the irradiance level and then deter...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are attracting a huge focus in the current energy scenario. Various maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods are used in solar PV systems in order to achieve maximum power. In this article, a clear analysis of conve...
In conventional adaptive variable step size (VSS) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms, a scaling factor is utilized to determine the required perturbation step. However, the performance of the adaptive VSS MPPT algorithm is essentially dec...
The output characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) arrays vary with the change of environment, and maximum power point (MPP) tracking (MPPT) techniques are thus employed to extract the peak power from PV arrays. Based on the analysis of existing MPPT me...
A highly efficient photovoltaic (PV) system requires a maximum power point tracker to extract peak power from PV modules. The conventional variable step-size incremental conductance (INC) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique has two main dra...
A photovoltaic power supply with a simple structure and high tracking efficiency is needed in self-powered, wireless sensor networks. First, a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm, including the load current maximization-perturbation and obs...
This paper presents the design, simulation, and experimental evaluation of a low-cost, fixed-step MPPT algorithm based on the incremental conductance technique for operation in a low-power photovoltaic (PV) system with a full-bridge DC-AC converter....
Enhancing the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems has recently become a key concern because of the market demand for green energy. To obtain the most possible power from the solar module, it is imperative to allow the PV system to operate at its...
An improved Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) method based on a purely mechanical wave energy converter (WEC) of gyroscope precession is proposed. The method adopts dynamic perturbation step adjustment, which improves the stability of power output...
A newly developed hybrid maximum power point tracker (MPPT) utilizes a modified simulated annealing (SA) algorithm in conjunction with an adaptive hill climbing (HC) technique to optimize the extraction of the maximum power point (MPP) from photovolt...
When tracking the peak power point in PV systems, incremental conductance is the most common technique used. This approach preserves the first trap in the local peak power point, but it is unable to quickly keep up with the ever-changing peak power p...
This paper presents a complete study of a standalone photovoltaic (PV) system including a maximum power tracker (MPPT) driving a DC boost converter to feed a resistive load. Here, a new MPPT approach using a modification on the original perturb and o...
In this article, a novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller for the fast-changing irradiance of photovoltaic (PV) systems is introduced. Our technique utilizes a modified incremental conductance (IC) algorithm for the efficient and fast t...
The conventional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method fails in partially shaded conditions, because multiple peaks may appear on the power–voltage characteristic curve. The Pigeon-Inspired Optimization (PIO) algorithm is a new type of met...
The efficient utilization of solar energy largely depends on the capability of a photovoltaic system to operate at its maximum power point under variable irradiance and temperature conditions. In this context, a control strategy that combines a slidi...
This paper proposes a hybrid photovoltaic (PV) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) strategy to tackle local optima, slow dynamic response, and steady-state oscillations under partial shading conditions (PSC). The method combines an Improved Whale Mig...
The maximum power point tracking (MPPT) solutions improve power generation efficiency, quickly stabilizing the output waveform of photovoltaic (PV) systems under variable operating conditions. Along with new algorithms, improved and adjusted methods...
In this article, a novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller for a photovoltaic (PV) system is presented. The proposed MPPT controller was designed in order to extract the maximum of power from the PV-module and reduce the oscillations onc...
In order to extract efficient power generation, a wind turbine (WT) system requires an accurate maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique. Therefore, a novel robust variable-step perturb-and-observe (RVS-P&O) algorithm was developed for the m...
One of the significant factors contributing to high energy consumption is the unutilized waste heat from flue gas in industrial boilers. Thermoelectric generator (TEG) technology can directly convert thermal energy into electrical energy, and has bee...
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) generation with bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging systems offers a promising pathway toward sustainable transportation and grid support. However, the dynamic coupling between maximum power point tr...
Thin-film photovoltaic technology has begun to be applied in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), and it is believed that thin-film photovoltaic technology has potential in building-integrated photovoltaic applications. In this paper, a hybrid...
This article presents the control of a three-phase three-wire (3P-3W) dual-stage grid-tied PV-battery storage system using a multi-objective grass-hopper optimization (MOGHO) algorithm. The voltage source converter (VSC) control of the presented syst...
This paper presents a variable step-size efficient learning modified P&O (LMPO) MPPT algorithm and adaptive proportional–integral (API)-based control techniques for a two-stage three-phase grid-integrated photovoltaic (TS-GIPV) system using...
Solar energy is a sustainable and environmentally safe power source due to its widespread availability and cleanliness. Nowadays, the grid-integrated solar photovoltaic system (SPVS) has to work with a polluted grid, an imbalanced load, and changing...