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http://dx.doi.org/10.6113/JPE.2015.15.4.929

Single Sensor Charging System with MPPT Capability for Standalone Streetlight Applications  

Osman, Siti Rahimah (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), University of Malaya)
Rahim, Nasrudin Abd. (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), University of Malaya)
Selvaraj, Jeyraj (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), University of Malaya)
Al-Turki, Yusuf A. (Renewable Energy Research Grouping, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
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Journal of Power Electronics / v.15, no.4, 2015 , pp. 929-938 More about this Journal
Abstract
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and battery charging control are two important functions for a solar battery charger. The former improves utilization of the available solar energy, while the latter ensures a prolonged battery life. Nevertheless, complete implementation of both functions can be complex and costly, especially for low voltage application such as standalone street lamps. In this paper, the operation of a solar battery charger for standalone street light systems is investigated. Using only one voltage sensor, the solar charger is able to operate in both MPPT and constant voltage (CV) charging mode, hence providing high performance at a low cost. Using a lab prototype and a solar simulator, the operation of the charger system is demonstrated and its performance under varying irradiance is validated.
Keywords
Battery charger; Low cost; Maximum power point tracking (MPPT); Photovoltaic (PV);
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