The photovoltaic panel is characterized by a unique point called the maximum power point (MPP) where the panel produces its maximum power. However, this point is highly influenced by the weather conditions and the fluctuation of load which drop the efficiency of the photovoltaic system. Therefore, the insertion of the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is compulsory to track the maximum power of the panel. The approach adopted in this paper is based on combining the strengths of two maximum power point tracking techniques. As a result, an efficient maximum power point tracking method is obtained. It leads to an accurate determination of the MPP during different situations of climatic conditions and load. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed MPPT method, it has been simulated in matlab/simulink under different conditions.
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February 2020
Research-Article
Optimal Command for Photovoltaic Systems in Real Outdoor Weather Conditions
Hafsa Abouadane,
Hafsa Abouadane
1
Laboratory of Condensed Matter of Physics and Renewable Energy,
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
e-mail: Hafsa.abouadane@gmail.com
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University Hassan II of Casablanca
,B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
Morocco
e-mail: Hafsa.abouadane@gmail.com
1Corresponding author.
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Abderrahim Fakkar,
Abderrahim Fakkar
Laboratory of Condensed Matter of Physics and Renewable Energy,
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
e-mail: fakkara@yahoo.fr
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University Hassan II of Casablanca
,B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
Morocco
e-mail: fakkara@yahoo.fr
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Benyounes Oukarfi
Benyounes Oukarfi
Laboratory of Condensed Matter of Physics and Renewable Energy,
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
e-mail: oukarfi.b@gmail.com
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University Hassan II of Casablanca
,B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
Morocco
e-mail: oukarfi.b@gmail.com
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Hafsa Abouadane
Laboratory of Condensed Matter of Physics and Renewable Energy,
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
e-mail: Hafsa.abouadane@gmail.com
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University Hassan II of Casablanca
,B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
Morocco
e-mail: Hafsa.abouadane@gmail.com
Abderrahim Fakkar
Laboratory of Condensed Matter of Physics and Renewable Energy,
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
e-mail: fakkara@yahoo.fr
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University Hassan II of Casablanca
,B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
Morocco
e-mail: fakkara@yahoo.fr
Benyounes Oukarfi
Laboratory of Condensed Matter of Physics and Renewable Energy,
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
e-mail: oukarfi.b@gmail.com
Faculty of Sciences and Technology Mohammedia,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University Hassan II of Casablanca
,B.P.146, Mohammedia 28806,
Morocco
e-mail: oukarfi.b@gmail.com
1Corresponding author.
Contributed by the Solar Energy Division of ASME for publication in the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering: Including Wind Energy and Building Energy Conservation. Manuscript received November 17, 2018; final manuscript received June 5, 2019; published online July 11, 2019. Assoc. Editor: Nieves Vela.
J. Sol. Energy Eng. Feb 2020, 142(1): 011002 (9 pages)
Published Online: July 11, 2019
Article history
Received:
November 17, 2018
Revision Received:
June 5, 2019
Accepted:
June 11, 2019
Citation
Abouadane, H., Fakkar, A., and Oukarfi, B. (July 11, 2019). "Optimal Command for Photovoltaic Systems in Real Outdoor Weather Conditions." ASME. J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2020; 142(1): 011002. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044125
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