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http://dx.doi.org/10.6113/JPE.2013.13.6.1042

Developed MPPT Algorithm for Photovoltaic Systems without a Voltage Sensor  

Momayyezan, Milad (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran)
Iman-Eini, Hossein (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran)
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Journal of Power Electronics / v.13, no.6, 2013 , pp. 1042-1050 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper presents a study of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for photovoltaic arrays with only one current sensor. Initially, a review of MPPT methods with only a current sensor is performed with extension for a variety of dc/dc converters. Furthermore, the same topology is developed to achieve better performance in the presence of sensor offset and environmental noise. The proposed method is robust, cost effective, and behaves well dynamically and in the steady state. After a theoretical analysis of presented approach, its validity and effectiveness are verified by simulation and experimental results.
Keywords
Maximum power point tracking; Power converter; Signal to noise ratio; Solar cells;
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