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Maximum Power Point Tracking for a Photovoltaic Power System using the DIRECT Algorithm

Muchen Yuze*

* Department of Material Science, Qingdao University, Shandong, China.

** Linköping University of Creative Technology, Selangor, Malaysia.

Periodicity:July - September'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.12.2.21682

Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems require effective maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms to ensure optimal energy conversion efficiency. This research presents a novel MPPT algorithm based on the Dividing Rectangles (DIRECT) algorithm, which offers improved tracking performance under rapidly changing insolation and partial shading conditions. Compared to conventional techniques such as Perturb & Observe (P&O) and Incremental Conductance (INC), the proposed method effectively identifies and tracks the global maximum power point (GMPP) while minimizing steady-state oscillations. The effectiveness of the approach is validated through simulation and experimental results, demonstrating enhanced tracking speed and energy efficiency.

Keywords

Photovoltaic (PV), Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), Global Maximum Power Point (GMPP), Partial Shading, DIRECT Algorithm, Renewable Energy, DC-DC Converter, Solar Power Optimization.

How to Cite this Article?

Yuze, M., and Nadia, F. (2024). Maximum Power Point Tracking for a Photovoltaic Power System using the DIRECT Algorithm. i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 12(2), 15-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.12.2.21682

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