• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.503-508
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• 2012

Tracking the Maximum Power Point (MPP) of a photovoltaic (PV) array is usually an essential part of a PV system. The problem addressed by Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques is to find the voltage $V_{MPP}$ or current $I_{MPP}$ at which a PV array should operate to generate the maximum power output $P_{MPP}$ under a given temperature and irradiance. MPPT control methods such as the perturb and observe method and the incremental conductance method require a microprocessor or DSP to determine if the duty cycle should be increased or not. This paper proposes a simple and fast analog MPPT method. The proposed control scheme tracks the MPP very quickly and its hardware implementation is simple when compared with the conventional techniques. The new algorithm can successfully track the MPP even in the case of rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. In addition, it has higher efficiency than ordinary algorithms.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers B
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• v.51 no.3
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• pp.142-149
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• 2002

As is well-known, the maximum power point (MPP) of PV power generation system depends on array temperature and solar insolation, it is necessary to track MPP of solar array all the time. Among various MPP control algorithms, the constant voltage control method, the perturbation and observation (P&O) method and the incremental conductance method (IncCond) have drawn many attractions due to the usefulness of each system. In this parer, the effectiveness of above mentioned three different control algorithms are thoroughly investigated via simulations and preposed efficiency evaluation method on experiment. Both the steady-state and transient characteristics of each control algorithms along with measured efficiency are analyzed, respectively. Finally, a novel MPPT control algorithm combining the constant voltage control and IncCond method for low insolation condition is proposed to improve efficiency of the 3KW PV power generation system.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.207-212
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• 2002

As is well-known, the maximum power point(MPP) of PV power generation system depends on array temperature and solar insolation, it is necessary to track MPP of solar array all the time. Among various MPP control algorithms, the constant voltage control method, the perturbation and observation(P&O) method and the incremental conductance method(IncCond) have drawn many attractions due to the usefulness of each system. In this paper, the effectiveness of above mentioned three different control algorithms are thoroughly investigated via simulations and proposed efficiency evaluation method on experiment. Both the steady-state and transient characteristics of each control algorithms along with measured efficiency are analyzed, respectively. Finally, a novel MPPT control algorithm combining the constant voltage control and IncCond method for low insolation condition is proposed to improve efficiency of the 3KW PV power generation system.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.07b
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• pp.1227-1228
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• 2006

This paper presents the results of a grid-connected photovoltaic(PV) system modeling that contain incremental conductance MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller by PSCAD/EMTDC simulator and investigates the influence that can occur in the grid-connected PV system from aspect of power quality, i.e. voltage drop, total harmonic distortion(THD) and total demand distortion(TDD). The measured data the PV array modeling of PSCAD/EMTDC in Cheongwadae, Seoul, Korea is used in the paper.

• Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.11-20
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• 2001

In this paper described common MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracking) control algorithm; Constant Voltage Control, P&O(Perturbation and Observation), IncCond(Incremental Conductance), and investigated it's efficiency. Through simulation and efficiency evaluation, analyze the steady/transient states characteristics and efficiency of control algorithms respectively. Also, To high-efficiency proposed Two-mode MPPT control for improve on the existing control algorithm. Moreover, this paper suggested a topology for MPPT measuring efficiency and a method of examination.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.60 no.3
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• pp.471-478
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• 2011

This paper proposes a method of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) using fuzzy logic control for grid-connected photovoltaic systems (PV). First, for the purpose of comparison, because of its proven and good performances, the incremental conductance (IncCond) technique is briefly introduced. A double fuzzy logic controller (DFLC) based MPPT is then proposed which has shown better performances compared to the IncCond MPPT based approach. Modeling and Simulation in grid-connected PV system results are provided for both controllers under same atmospheric condition based PSCAD/EMTDC. The double fuzzy logic MPPT controller is then simulated and evaluated, which has shown better performances.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.07c
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• pp.1687-1688
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• 2006

This paper presents the results of a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system modeling that contain incremental conductance MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller by PSCAD/EMTDC simulator and investigates the influence that tan occur in the grid-connected PV system from aspect of power quality, i.e. voltage drop, total harmonic distortion(THD) and total demand distortion(TDD). The measured data the PV array modeling of PSCAD/EMTDC in Cheongwadae, Seoul, Korea is used in the paper.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2009.04b
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• pp.263-265
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• 2009

In order to improve the output efficiency of the PV system, we adopt maximum power point tracking(MPPT) techniques. This paper analyzes a two-mode MPPT method based on the variable step size incremental conductance method and constant voltage MPPT method. Compared with the conventional MPPT method, the proposed method can effectively improve the MPPT speed and maximize the efficiency with the irradiation and temperature changing. In this paper, a theoretical analysis is provided and feasibility of this method is proved by simulation.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.27-32
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• 2015

A maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm using fuzzy controller was considered. MPPT method was implemented based on the voltage and reference PV voltage value was obtained from Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-model of PV modules. Therefore, measuring only the PV module voltage is adequate for MPPT operation. Fuzzy controller is used to directly control dc-dc buck converter. The simulation results have been used to verify the effectiveness of the algorithm. The proposed method is compared with conventional PO(perturbation & observation), IC(Incremental Conductance) method. The nonlinearity and adaptiveness of fuzzy controller provided good performance under parameter variations such as solar irradiation.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.1218-1219
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 기존의 MPPT 기법인 Perturbation-and-Observation(이하 P&O)와 modified incremental conductance(이하 modified InCond)에 대해 Matlab과 PSIM의 인터페이스를 통해 일사량 급변시의 동작을 살펴본다. 기존의 논문에서는 각각의 일사량에 대해 효율 면에서 P&O가 InCond에 비해 높지만 일사량 급변시 과도상태에서는 InCond가 더 효율적으로 발표되었다. 이를 검토해 보기 위해 우선 실제 시판되는 태양전지 모듈에 대해 Matlab을 이용한 모델링을 실시함으로써 보다 정확한 값을 얻는다. 다음으로 PSIM을 이용하여 전력변환부와 제어기를 모델링하고 Matlab의 Simulink를 통해 인터페이스를 실시한다. 마지막으로 일사량 급변 시 과도상태와 급변 후에 MPPT 동작을 살펴본다.