A current-based simple analog MPPT circuit for PV systems

Authors

BÜLENT BÜYÜKGÜZEL
MURAT AKSOY

DOI

10.3906/elk-1407-21

Abstract

A new single pilot-sensor maximum power point tracking (MPPT) system, consisting of a buck type DC/DC converter, was developed. It is controlled by an analog-based unit. The main difference between the proposed MPPT system and other systems is that the short circuit current of the pilot-PV module in our system is used to control the DC/DC converter. The circuit of the proposed system does not utilize an expensive digital signal processor nor a microcontroller; hence, the cost and the complexity of the system are reduced.

Keywords

Maximum power point tracking, current-based analog MPPT, photovoltaic

First Page

3621

Last Page

3637

Recommended Citation

BÜYÜKGÜZEL, BÜLENT and AKSOY, MURAT (2016) "A current-based simple analog MPPT circuit for PV systems," Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences: Vol. 24: No. 5, Article 23. https://doi.org/10.3906/elk-1407-21
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/elektrik/vol24/iss5/23