OVERVIEW OF THE PRESENTATION

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Problem Identification
4. Solar Equivalent Circuit
5. Methodology
6. Result and Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. Scope of Further Work
9. References
 1. Introduction
1.1 Power Electronics
In 21st century, power electronics is playing a major
role in global industrialization and energy conservation.
The impact of power electronics has been seen in
almost several fields of engineering, such as
mechanical, aeronautics, textiles, robotics, mining and
marine.
The need for power electronics has increased over the
years due to the advantages of controlling electrical
energy.
 1. Introduction
The Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) is needed to optimize
the amount of power obtained from the photovoltaic array to the
power supply.
This paper presents in details implementation of Perturb and
Observe MPPT using boost Converters. Results such as
efficiency, current, voltage and output power for each various
combination have been recorded and produced for comparison.
The Simulation has been carried out in MATLAB Environment
 Project Overview

DC-DC Converter Load

Solar BOOST CONVERTER
Panel

MPPT Controller

Perturb and Observe Algorithm

 2. Literature Review
S. No. Author(s) Review

1. Sonali Study of Maximum Power Point Tracking Using

Surawdhaniwar Perturb and Observe Method International Journal
et al of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering &
Technology Volume 1, Issue 5, July 2012 stated the
basic requirements for the MPPT. The main
contribution of this thesis was tracking the
maximum power point using a closed loop system
consisting of some power electronic devices such as
boost converter, rectifier and PV module as input
device. Instead of using semiconductor devices live
diodes IGBTs will be used
2. UmaShankar Maximum Power Point Tracking Using Perturb &
Patel et al Observe Algorithm and Compare With another
Algorithm. This paper presented one of the most
important requirements of Photovoltaic system,
Maximum Power Point Tracking system. Need,
Importance, basic principles of operation of MPPT
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 2. Literature Review
S. Author(s) Review
No.
3. Ahmed M.et al Implementation Of Perturb And Observe Mppt Of Pv
System With Direct Control Method Using Buck And
Buckboost Converters Emerging Trends in Electrical,
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering: An
international Journal (EEIEJ), Vol. 1, No. 1, February 2014
implemented P&O MPPT method with MATLAB-
SIMULINK for simulation. The MPPT method simulated in
this paper is able to improve the dynamic and steady
state performance of the PV system simultaneously.
Through simulation it is observed that the system
completes the maximum power point tracking
successfully despite of fluctuations. When the external
environment changes suddenly the system can track the
maximum power point quickly. Both buck and buck-boost
converters have succeeded to track the MPP but, buck
converter is much more effective specially in suppressing
the oscillations produced due the use of P&O technique.
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 2. Literature Review
S. Author(s) Review
No.
5. M.S.Sivagamas Maximum Power Point Tracking For Photovoltaic System
undari et al. by Perturb and Observe Method Using Buck Boost
Converter. In the Present Work, the maximum power
point tracking is successfully carried out by this research
using perturb and observe method. The PV module
working on photovoltaic effect actually improves the
system efficiency. Compared to other methods of
maximum power point tracking, the perturb and observe
method seems to be easy for the optimization of the
photovoltaic system using buck boost converter.
6. JCU Pea et. al A comparative study of MPPT strategies and a novel singlephase
integrated buck-boostinverter for small wind energy conversion
systems presents presents the analysis of some usual MPPT
(Maximum Power Point Tracking) strategies intended for small
wind energy conversion (up to 1kW) based on permanent
magnet synchronous generators (PMSG), considering the stand-
alone application for a novel buck-boost integrated inverter.
 3. Problem Identification
In PV Solar system applications, it is very necessary to design a system for
operating of the photo Voltaic Cell under best conditions and highest efficiency.

MPPT( Maximum power point Tracking) varies depending on the angle of sunlight
on the surface of the panel which is often referred as irradiance and cell
temperature measured in Kelvin. Therefore, the operating point of the load is not
always MPPT of PV system. Therefore, in order to supply efficient and reliable
energy to the system, MPPT based PV architecture designed to include more than
the required number of modules.

The solution to this problem is that switching power converters are used, that is
called maximum power point tracker (MPPT). In this study, the various aspects of
these algorithms have been analyzed in detail. Classifications, definitions, and
basic equations of the most widely used MPPT technologies are given in the
following sections.
 Solar Panel
Silicon cells combined in series or parallel
Converts solar energy into electricity
Cell Technologies
Copper Indium Selenide (CIS) and Amorphous
Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline

Current varies with cell size and light intensity

Solar Panel Equivalent Circuit

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Id
Iph D Rp Vo

I I ph I d I p
q V I . Rs V I .R
I I ph
I sat . e n . K .Tcell . Ns
1 o s
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S
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 10 Watt Solar Panel
Peak Power of 10
Watts
Vmpp = 15.6 V Voc = 22.9 V
Isc = 0.77 A
Impp = 0.64 A Shell ST10

The solar panel was tested with

+
different resistances under a V
constant light source -
 Solar Panel I-V Characteristic
I-V Characteristic of Shell ST10
5

4.5

3.5
Current (milli amps)

2.5

1.5

0.5

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Voltage (volts)
 Solar Panel P-V Characteristic
P-V Characteristic of Solar Panel
25

6.7
20
Power (milli Watts)

15

10

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Voltage (Volts)
BOOST CONVERTER CIRCUIT

Boost converter steps up the input voltage magnitude to a required output voltage

magnitude without the use of a transformer. The main components of a boost converter

are an inductor, a diode and a high frequency switch.

 Maximum Power Point Tracking
Algorithms
Two MPPT algorithms were considered:
Incremental Conductance Method
By comparing incremental conductance with
instantaneous conductance.
Perturb & Observe Method
By periodically perturbing the PV array voltage
and comparing the output power with that of the
previous cycle. The operating point oscillates
around the MPP since the system is continuously
perturbed.
 Perturb & Observe Algorithm
Start
Algorithm was
implemented using
Set Duty Out
MATLAB/SIMULINK
Read V, I

The voltage was P_new = V*I

measured across a
high power resistor to Duty =
P_new > P_old
read current Duty(-)

P_old P_new

Duty = Duty(+)
 DC-DC Converter
DC-DC converter needed for two reasons
To implement the MPPT algorithm
To bring the DC voltage to an acceptable level to
power the load

Boost converter was chosen and designed

 Matlab/simulink
Used to implement P&O algorithm

Also used to generate a user interface

through the front panel
Waveforms showing voltage and current and
power of complete System
Numeric indicator showing power
Duty cycle displayed
Efficiency is Displayed
 FUTURE SCOPE

The project can be implemented in Incremental Conductance method and Parasitic Capacitance method for the
result analysis to get higher efficiency and power output.
In future, this approach can be applied for tracking the Maximum Power Point without using any type of
controller. Hence, reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of the system. The basic advantage of only
using Perturb and Observe method is that when it is properly optimized it can offer very high Maximum Power
Point Tracking efficiency, which is highly competitive against other Maximum Power Point Tracking
algorithms.
 REFERENCES
[1]Ahmed M. Atallah, Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz, and Raihan S. Jumaah, IMPLEMENTATION OF PERTURB AND
OBSERVE MPPT OF PV SYSTEM WITH DIRECT CONTROL METHOD USING BUCK AND BUCKBOOST
CONVERTERS Emerging Trends in Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering: An international Journal
(EEIEJ), Vol. 1, No. 1, February 2014

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Method," International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology Volume 1, Issue 5, July
2012

[3] UmaShankar Patel1 et al ," Maximum Power Point Tracking Using Perturb & Observe Algorithm and Compare With
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(Volume 2, Issue 2, September 2013)

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[5] Y.-H.Chang and C.-Y. Chang, "A Maximum Power Point Tracking of PV System by Scaling Fuzzy Control," presented
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