Maximum power point matching of solar arrays to arbitrary loads

In this paper, a method of optimally arranging a solar array for glueless matching to a known linear load is proposed. Array performance is examined for three common types of loads under real weather conditions. Test results indicate that only in case of a pure resistive load the MPPT-based solar sy...

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Main Authors: Averbukh, M., Lineykin, S., Kuperman, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrays
Batteries
Load Matching
MPPT
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic systems
Solar Array
Solar energy
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Summary:In this paper, a method of optimally arranging a solar array for glueless matching to a known linear load is proposed. Array performance is examined for three common types of loads under real weather conditions. Test results indicate that only in case of a pure resistive load the MPPT-based solar system usage is justified. In case of a load represented by a voltage source with internal resistance, losses in a real MPPT-driven converter are on the par or higher than the converterless system produced energy deviation from the maximum possible value.
DOI:10.1109/EEEI.2012.6377078