Comparison of Photovoltaic Array Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques

The many different techniques for maximum power point tracking of photovoltaic (PV) arrays are discussed. The techniques are taken from the literature dating back to the earliest methods. It is shown that at least 19 distinct methods have been introduced in the literature, with many variations on im...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on energy conversion 2007-06, Vol.22 (2), p.439-449
Main Authors: Esram, T., Chapman, P.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrays
Bibliographies
Convergence
Costs
Dating
Dating techniques
Direct power generation
Hardware
Machinery
Maximum power
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
photovoltaic (PV)
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic systems
Sensor phenomena and characterization
Solar cells
Solar power generation
Temperature
Tracking
Voltage
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Summary:The many different techniques for maximum power point tracking of photovoltaic (PV) arrays are discussed. The techniques are taken from the literature dating back to the earliest methods. It is shown that at least 19 distinct methods have been introduced in the literature, with many variations on implementation. This paper should serve as a convenient reference for future work in PV power generation.
ISSN:0885-8969
1558-0059
DOI:10.1109/TEC.2006.874230