Development of a low-cost PV system using an improved INC algorithm and a PV panel Proteus model

This paper proposes a photovoltaic (PV) model for the design of PV systems with a simple MPPT to achieve high efficiency, faster response and low cost. First, a PV panel model is developed using SPICE code in Proteus tool. The verification and the validation are performed via an experimental test be...

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Published in:Journal of cleaner production Vol. 204; pp. 355 - 365
Main Authors: Motahhir, Saad, Chalh, Abdelilah, El Ghzizal, Abdelaziz, Derouich, Aziz
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 10.12.2018
Elsevier
Subjects:
algorithms
Arduino uno
cost effectiveness
Electric power
Engineering Sciences
Low-cost
Mathematical division calculations
Modified incremental conductance
Proteus
PV panel
solar collectors
Low-cost
Proteus
Modified incremental conductance
PV panel
Mathematical division calculations
Arduino uno
ISSN:0959-6526, 1879-1786
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Summary:This paper proposes a photovoltaic (PV) model for the design of PV systems with a simple MPPT to achieve high efficiency, faster response and low cost. First, a PV panel model is developed using SPICE code in Proteus tool. The verification and the validation are performed via an experimental test bench. Afterwards, a new modified Incremental Conductance (INC) algorithm is introduced. The proposed algorithm avoids the high number of the mathematical divisions used in the conventional INC. Both methods are implemented in the low-cost Arduino Uno board using the simulated PV panel model. The results show that the modified method presents good performances regarding response time (0.1 s), steady-state oscillation, and efficiency (98.5%). To validate the proposed system, a hardware testbench is implemented using the low-cost ATMega328 microcontroller in the Arduino Uno board. Substantial cost reduction has been attained proving the financial competitiveness of the proposed controller.
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ISSN:0959-6526
1879-1786
DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.246