A Novel Auto-Scaling MPPT Algorithm based on Perturb and Observe Method for Photovoltaic Modules under Partial Shading Conditions


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Abstract

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controller is required in a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to deliver the maximum power to load from PV module. This paper proposes a novel stepped MPPT method to realize a simple MPPT controller, which can track the real maximum power point (RMPP) even under partial shading conditions. The proposed algorithm is started by scanning the characteristic curve of the PV modules to detect the global maximum power point and then the algorithm will be switched to the conventional P&O algorithm to track the true maximum power point. The obtained simulation results, using Power electronic simulation software (PSIM), are compared with those found using the P&O method to confirm the performance of our proposed MPPT method even under non-uniform solar irradiation.

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Assia Sellami

Chouaib Doukkali University of El Jadida

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Email: sellami.assia@gmail.com
Morocco, Oued BouRegeg, 24123

Khalid Kandoussi

Chouaib Doukkali University of El Jadida

Email: sellami.assia@gmail.com
Morocco, Oued BouRegeg, 24123

Rabie El Otmani

Chouaib Doukkali University of El Jadida

Email: sellami.assia@gmail.com
Morocco, Oued BouRegeg, 24123

Mohamed Eljouad

Chouaib Doukkali University of El Jadida

Email: sellami.assia@gmail.com
Morocco, Oued BouRegeg, 24123

Oumaima Mesbahi

Chouaib Doukkali University of El Jadida

Email: sellami.assia@gmail.com
Morocco, Oued BouRegeg, 24123

Abdelowahed Hajjaji

Chouaib Doukkali University of El Jadida

Email: sellami.assia@gmail.com
Morocco, Oued BouRegeg, 24123

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