scholarly journals Sliding Mode Real-Time Control of Photovoltaic Systems Using Neural Estimators

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Ramos-Hernanz ◽  
O. Barambones ◽  
J. M. Lopez-Guede ◽  
I. Zamora ◽  
P. Eguia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Real Time Control ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Artificial Neuronal Network

The maximum power point tracking (MPPT) problem has attracted the attention of many researchers, because it is convenient to obtain the maximum power of a photovoltaic module regardless of the weather conditions and the load. In this paper, a novel control for a boost DC/DC converter has been introduced. It is based on a sliding mode controller (SMC) that takes a current signal as reference instead of a voltage, which is generated by a neuronal reference current generator. That reference current indicates the current (IMPP) at the maximum power point (MPP) for given weather conditions. In order to test the designed control system, a photovoltaic module model based on a second artificial neuronal network (ANN) has been obtained from experimental data gathered during 18 months in the Faculty of Engineering Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain). We have analyzed the performance of such model and we found that it is very accurate (MSE = 0.062 A andR= 0.991 with test dataset). We also have tested the performance of the overall SMC design with both simulated and real tests, concluding that it guarantees that the power in the output of the converter is very close to the power of the photovoltaic module output.

Optimal Command for Photovoltaic Systems in Real Outdoor Weather Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafsa Abouadane ◽  
Abderrahim Fakkar ◽  
Benyounes Oukarfi
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

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.

scholarly journals Fixed- and variable-frequency sliding mode controller–maximum power point tracking converter for two-stage grid-integrated photovoltaic system employing nonlinear loads with power quality improvement features

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 896-912
Author(s):  
Ravichandran Chinnappan ◽  
Premalatha Logamani ◽  
Rengaraj Ramasubbu
Keyword(s):  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracking ◽  
Active Power Filter ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Sliding Mode Controller ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Power Filter ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

This article presents a reliable and efficient photovoltaic sliding mode voltage-controlled maximum power point tracking DC-DC converter–active power filter integration system to supply real power to grid. This integrated active power filter system performs power quality enhancement features to compensate current harmonics to make distortion-free grid supply current and reactive power employing nonlinear loads. The proposed proportional–integral–derivative–based sliding mode controller is designed with fixed-frequency pulse-width modulation based on equivalent control approach. The main objective of this paper is to design a photovoltaic system with a new sliding surface to force the photovoltaic voltage to follow the reference maximum power point voltage with the alleviation of slow transient response and disadvantages of chattering effects of variable-frequency hysteresis modulation sliding mode controller–maximum power point tracking. The perturbations caused by the uncertainties in climatic conditions and converter output bulk oscillations during grid integration are also mitigated. The features of the proposed photovoltaic–active power filter integration system are confirmed at different operating conditions through PSIM simulation software, and its performance is also compared with a conventional variable-frequency sliding mode-controlled maximum power point tracking. The obtained simulation and experimental results give good dynamic response under various operating conditions of environmental and local load conditions.

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