Experimental comparison of MPPT methods for PV systems under dynamic partial shading conditions

M. Aghaei; A. Dolara; F. Grimaccia; S. Leva; D. Kania; J. Borkowski

doi:10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555519

Experimental comparison of MPPT methods for PV systems under dynamic partial shading conditions

M. Aghaei, A. Dolara, F. Grimaccia, S. Leva, D. Kania, J. Borkowski

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Solar energy is one of the most popular kinds of renewable energy sources. The efficiency of the photovoltaic (PV) system depends on many factors. One of them is the maximum power point tracker (MPPT) method implemented in the control unit. In practice, PV generators are often partially shaded or dynamically shaded by many kinds of objects. In these conditions it is difficult to find the maximum power point (MPP) on the P-V curve because of many local maxima, and the MPPT method performance may decrease. This paper presents a comparative study on seven commonly used MPPT methods under dynamic partial shading conditions. The experimental system was designed using a boost DC-DC converter, a monocrystalline PV module, a dsPIC-based control unit and a motorized linear guide. The results of the outdoor tests show that the Perturb and Observe (P&O) method have the best performances under dynamic partial shading conditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EEEIC 2016 - International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509023196
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555519
Publication status	Published - 29 Aug 2016
Externally published	Yes
Event	16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC 2016) - Florence, Italy Duration: 7 Jun 2016 → 10 Jun 2016 Conference number: 16

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Conference	16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC 2016)
Abbreviated title	EEEIC 2016
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Florence
Period	7/06/16 → 10/06/16

Keywords

Dynamic Shading
MPPT
Partial shading
Perturd and Observe
Photovoltaic

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Aghaei, M., Dolara, A., Grimaccia, F., Leva, S., Kania, D., & Borkowski, J. (2016). Experimental comparison of MPPT methods for PV systems under dynamic partial shading conditions. In EEEIC 2016 - International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering Article 7555519 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555519

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Aghaei, M, Dolara, A, Grimaccia, F, Leva, S, Kania, D & Borkowski, J 2016, Experimental comparison of MPPT methods for PV systems under dynamic partial shading conditions. in EEEIC 2016 - International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering., 7555519, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC 2016), Florence, Italy, 7/06/16. https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555519

Experimental comparison of MPPT methods for PV systems under dynamic partial shading conditions. / Aghaei, M.; Dolara, A.; Grimaccia, F. et al.
EEEIC 2016 - International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2016. 7555519.

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