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Optimal Design of MPPT Controllers for Grid Connected Photovoltaic Array System

International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems • 2016
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Authors M. A. Ebrahim; H. A. AbdelHadi; H. M. Mahmoud; E. M. Saied; M. M. Salama
Keywords photovoltaic; maximum power point tracking techniques; PI controller; particle swarm optimization (PSO); energy availability ratio
Journal International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems
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Abstract
Integrating photovoltaic (PV) plants into electric power system exhibits challenges to power system dynamic performance. These challenges stem primarily from the natural characteristics of PV plants, which differ in some respects from the conventional plants. The most significant challenge is how to extract and regulate the maximum power from the sun. This paper presents the optimal design for the most commonly used Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques based on Proportional Integral tuned by Particle Swarm Optimization (PI-PSO). These suggested techniques are, (1) the incremental conductance, (2) perturb and observe, (3) fractional short circuit current and (4) fractional open circuit voltage techniques. This research work provides a comprehensive comparative study with the energy availability ratio from photovoltaic panels. The simulation results proved that the proposed controllers have an impressive tracking response. The system dynamic performance improved greatly using the proposed controllers.