Low-Overhead Maximum Power Point Tracking for Micro-Scale Solar Energy Harvesting Systems

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Lu ◽  
Sang Phill Park ◽  
Vijay Raghunathan ◽  
Kaushik Roy
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Harvesting Systems ◽  
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 for the Micro-Scale Photovoltaic Power System

2015 ◽  
Vol 734 ◽  
pp. 771-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Han ◽  
Xia Wang ◽  
Guang Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Energy Harvesting System ◽  
Power Point

In this paper, we give a comprehensive consideration on the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm for micro-scale solar energy harvesting system. Basing on the comparison analysis the MPPT algorithm of fractional open circuit voltage (FOCV) is certificated to be the simplest method among all the algorithms focus on small size photovoltaic devices. As a validation, an example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed idea.

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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