Testbench for evaluations of maximum power point tracking algorithms for solar energy harvesting

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Botond Sandor Kirei ◽  
Gabriel Oltean ◽  
Marina Dana Topa
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Tracking Algorithms ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Power Point

A Highly Efficient and Adaptable Solar-Energy Harvesting Circuit for Batteryless IoT Devices

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Cheng Yang ◽  
Paul C.-P. Chao ◽  
Rajeev Kumar Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Transfer Efficiency ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Power Point

In this paper a new on-chip 2nd generation solar energy harvesting DC-DC converter has been proposed for a battery-less Internet of Things (IoTs) Devices. The propose circuit is design to maximize the transfer efficiency and stability as well as enough high power supply to the back-end loads. Altogether the proposed circuit consists of a cross-coupled charge pump, a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) circuit, a timing control circuit and regulator. The range of input voltage is from 0.5V to 3V. Required boosted output voltage is in the range of 1V to 3.3V. The maximum transfer efficiency is more than 60% and the maximum throughout power is 200μW. A gated clock frequency modulation circuit has been designed and employed in the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) unit to lock the input resistance of the charge pump. In addition, to provide a stable voltage to the load a low dropout (LDO) regulator circuit is used. The experimental results show that the maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) is 78% at 52μW input power condition.

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for a Solar Photovoltaic System: A Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.A. Arun Shravan ◽  
D. Ebenezer
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

In recent years there has been a growing attention towards use of solar energy. Advantages of photovoltaic (PV) systems employed for harnessing solar energy are reduction of greenhouse gas emission, low maintenance costs, fewer limitations with regard to site of installation and absence of mechanical noise arising from moving parts. However, PV systems suffer from relatively low conversion efficiency. Therefore, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for the solar array is essential in a PV system. The nonlinear behaviour of PV systems as well as variations of the maximum power point with solar irradiance level and temperature complicates the tracking of the maximum power point. This paper reviews various MPPT methods based on three categories: offline, online and hybrid methods. Design of a PV system in a encoding environment has also been reviewed here. Furthermore, different MPPT methods are discussed in terms of the dynamic response of the PV system to variations in temperature and irradiance, attainable efficiency, and implementation considerations.

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