Title: A modern MPPT control algorithm based on α-MPP pass-through detection and β-acceleration mechanism

Authors: Mohammed Setti; Jaouad Tanouti; Abdelhak Aziz; Zdravko Kanev; El Mamoun Aziz

Addresses: Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Maintenance, Higher School of Technology 'Ecole Supérieure de Technologie', Zip code 473, Oujda, Morocco ' Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Maintenance, Higher School of Technology 'Ecole Supérieure de Technologie', Zip code 473, Oujda, Morocco ' Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Maintenance, Higher School of Technology 'Ecole Supérieure de Technologie', Zip code 473, Oujda, Morocco ' Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Maintenance, Higher School of Technology 'Ecole Supérieure de Technologie', Zip code 473, Oujda, Morocco ' Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Maintenance, Higher School of Technology 'Ecole Supérieure de Technologie', Zip code 473, Oujda, Morocco

Abstract: A modern maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method based on the incremental conductance (IncCond) control algorithm is discussed. This method features a variable step iteration of duty ratio to get over the trade-off between dynamic performance and steady state oscillation around maximum power point (MPP). Moreover, in the aim to get an excellent precision and a swift response independently of the climatic conditions, an α-MPP pass through detection and β-acceleration mechanism are introduced.

Keywords: photovoltaics; maximum power point tracking; MPPT; incremental conductance control; IncCond; variable step size; DC-DC power converter; stability; Z-transform; solar cells.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRET.2014.060359

International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, 2014 Vol.5 No.2, pp.107 - 124

Published online: 24 May 2014 *

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