A novel global maximum power point tracking scheme under partially shaded conditions

  • Xiaodong Lu*
  • , Renjian Feng
  • , Shuai Zhao
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Under partially shaded conditions (PSCs), multiple peaks appear on the power-voltage curve of the photovoltaic (PV) array, which makes it difficult to track the global maximum power point. To address this issue, we first analyze the nonlinear characteristic of PV array under PSCs. On this basis, a novel global maximum power point tracking scheme is proposed, which consists of two major subroutines: genetic algorithm (GA) and 5-dot perturbation and observation (P&O) method. The GA subroutine is used to shift the operation point to the vicinity of the global peak, and 5-dot P&O subroutine is used for accurate tracking. The validity of the proposed scheme is verified by experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnifying Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering - Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages1083-1091
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781461449805
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2012 International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICEE 2012 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 18 Aug 201219 Aug 2012

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume238 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICEE 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period18/08/1219/08/12

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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