scholarly journals Reconfiguration Method to Extract More Power from Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Arrays with Series-Parallel Topology

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoguang Liu ◽  
Yuefeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
In Series ◽  
Mismatch Loss ◽  
Partial Shade ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Power Point

A photovoltaic (PV) array is composed of several panels connected in series-parallel topology in most actual applications. However, partial shading of a PV array can dramatically reduce power generation. This paper presents a new reconfiguration method to extract more power from PV arrays under partial shade conditions. The method is designed using the effective maximum power point current and voltage of a PV panel. Its advantages involve (i) the method reconfigures the PV array without measuring the irradiance profile, and (ii) the reconfiguration is executed on the level of a PV module. Based on these two aspects, the method disperses the shade uniformly within the PV array, reducing the mismatch loss significantly and increasing power generation. The performance of the proposed method is investigated for different shade patterns and results show improved performance under partial shade conditions.

The Impact Mitigation of Partial Shading on PV Array Power Generation

2015 ◽  
Vol 781 ◽  
pp. 267-271
Author(s):  
Santisouk Phiouthonekham ◽  
Anucha Lekkruasuwan ◽  
Surachai Chaitusaney
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
The Impact

The impact of partial shading on photovoltaic (PV) array is discussed in this paper. The partial shading on PV array can significantly decrease the power generation of PV array. This study examines the modeling of PV module which relates with solar irradiation, temperature, and shading pattern. There are different shading patterns on PV array, such as one-string shading, two-strings shading, and much more. The characteristics of current-voltage (I-V) and voltage-power (V-P) curves for each individual the PV array can be different dependent on the multiple MPPs, maximum power points (MPPs). These multiple MPPs are basically lower than the MPP in case of no shading. Therefore, the total generated energy in an interested time period is usually reduced. As a result, this paper proposes the appropriate arrangement of PV modules in a PV array in order to mitigate the impact of partial shading. Finally, the proposed arrangement of PV modules is tested in a testing system. All the obtained results confirms that the proposed arrangement of PV modules is effective and can be applied in practice.

An Improved Photovoltaic Array Configuration for Photovoltaic System in the Presence of Maximum Power Point Tracking during Partial Shading Condition

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 301 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Burhanudin ◽  
N.A. Kamarzaman ◽  
A.A.A. Samat ◽  
A.I. Tajudin ◽  
S.S. Ramli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Array Configuration ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Simulation Speed ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Pv Module

Power-Voltage (P-V) curve and Current-Voltage (I-V) curve determine the performance of the PV system. In this work, the arrangements of the PV module were reconstructed by adding the number of PV module in 3 strings configuration from 5 to 45. This method enhance the performance of the PV system as it able to show the characteristic of the P-V and I-V curve during partial shading and maximum irradiance despite higher number of PV panel. This study focuses on improving the PV array configuration and simulation speed of the PV panel. The simulation of small size PV array is possible, but the problem lies when the number of string and PV module used increases. New PV array configuration is flexible and easy to add string and increase the number of PV module. PV array configuration was modeled using MATLAB/SIMULINK software.

scholarly journals A Jigsaw Puzzle based Reconfiguration Technique for Enhancing Maximum Power in Partial Shaded Hybrid Photovoltaic Array

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palpandian M ◽  
Prince Winston David ◽  
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan ◽  
Pounraj Periyasamy ◽  
Rishi Pugazhendhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Latin Square ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Global Maximum ◽  
Jigsaw Puzzle ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Mismatch Loss ◽  
Power Point

Abstract The Photovoltaic (PV) module subjected to partial shading exhibits multiple peaks in the power-voltage characteristics leading to mismatch losses. This loss is a function of module interconnection, shading area and shading pattern. The hybrid configuration has found to be superior to improve the performance of the PV array during partial shading conditions. This work aims to minimize the mismatch loss by using an optimized jigsaw puzzle based reconfiguration technique. The physical position of the modules is rearranged based on the jigsaw puzzle pattern without altering the electrical connections. The performance of the proposed jigsaw puzzle pattern is configured on different interconnection schemes like total-cross-tied, series-parallel total-cross-tied, bridge-link total-cross-tied and honey comb total-cross-tied. For the different shading patterns, the performance of the proposed reconfiguration technique is compared with the existing puzzle based reconfiguration technique schemes such as ken-ken, skyscraper, odd-even and latin square in terms of global maximum power point, power loss, mismatch loss, fill factor, execution ratio and performance enhancement ratio. To validate the results, the performance of the proposed reconfiguration technique is tested in MATLAB/Simulink environment and experiment setup for a 4x4 PV array. The proposed jigsaw puzzle based reconfiguration technique mitigates the occurrence of multiple local power point on the power-voltage characteristics. Hence, the simulation results show the proposed jigsaw based reconfiguration technique improves the output power by 14.01% compared to the existing reconfiguration technique under partial shaded conditions. The effectiveness of the jigsaw puzzle arrangement is also validated experimentally and the results are presented in this paper.

Analysis of Optimal Configuration of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Array under Moving Partial Shade

2013 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 198-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Qi ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Xiao Li Liang
Keyword(s):  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Optimal Configuration ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Power Stations ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Time Optimal ◽  
Partial Shade ◽  
Power Point

Influenced by partial shade, there are power losses induced by irradiation reduction, photovoltaic (PV) modules mismatch and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) failure. In order to raise power generation efficiency of building integrated PV (BIPV) power station, typical series-parallel PV array controlled with centralized MPPT is taken into consideration. Simulation model is constructed to describe the output characteristic of PV array under complex partial shade conditions. Due to bypass/blocking diodes, there are multiple peaks on P-V characteristic curve under partial shade. Potential power losses under partial shade are analyzed and divided into three parts respectively. Simulation results demonstrate that there are considerable power losses induced by PV module mismatch under determined tangible partial shade lasting for long time. Optimal configuration of BIPV array are brought forward to minimize PV module mismatch power loss for moving shade conditions, and it is also suitable to large desert or hillside PV power stations.

scholarly journals A Simple Mismatch Mitigating Partial Power Processing Converter for Solar PV Modules

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2308
Author(s):  
Kamran Ali Khan Niazi ◽  
Yongheng Yang ◽  
Tamas Kerekes ◽  
Dezso Sera
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Power Electronic ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Loss Analysis ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
In Series

Partial shading affects the energy harvested from photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to a mismatch in PV systems and causing energy losses. For this purpose, differential power processing (DPP) converters are the emerging power electronic-based topologies used to address the mismatch issues. Normally, PV modules are connected in series and DPP converters are used to extract the power from these PV modules by only processing the fraction of power called mismatched power. In this work, a switched-capacitor-inductor (SCL)-based DPP converter is presented, which mitigates the non-ideal conditions in solar PV systems. A proposed SCL-based DPP technique utilizes a simple control strategy to extract the maximum power from the partially shaded PV modules by only processing a fraction of the power. Furthermore, an operational principle and loss analysis for the proposed converter is presented. The proposed topology is examined and compared with the traditional bypass diode technique through simulations and experimental tests. The efficiency of the proposed DPP is validated by the experiment and simulation. The results demonstrate the performance in terms of higher energy yield without bypassing the low-producing PV module by using a simple control. The results indicate that achieved efficiency is higher than 98% under severe mismatch (higher than 50%).

scholarly journals A New MPPT Algorithm for Photovoltaic Power Generation under Uniform and Partial Shading Conditions

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Novie Ayub Windarko ◽  
Muhammad Nizar Habibi ◽  
Bambang Sumantri ◽  
Eka Prasetyono ◽  
Moh. Zaenal Efendi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Duty Cycle ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
Maximum Power Point Tracker ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Power Point

During its operation, a photovoltaic system may encounter many practical issues such as receiving uniform or non-uniform irradiance caused mainly by partial shading. Under uniform irradiance a photovoltaic panel has a single maximum power point. Conversely under non-uniform irradiance, a photovoltaic panel has several local maximum power points and a single global maximum power point. To maximize energy production, a maximum power point tracker algorithm is commonly implemented to achieve the maximum power operating point of the photovoltaic panel. However, the performance of the algorithm will depend on operating conditions such as variation in irradiance. Presently, most of existing maximum power point tracker algorithms work only in a single condition: either uniform or non-uniform irradiance. This paper proposes a new maximum power point tracker algorithm for photovoltaic power generation that is designed to work under uniform and partial shading irradiance conditions. Additionally, the proposed maximum power point tracker algorithm aims to provide: (1) a simple math algorithm to reduce computational load, (2) fast tracking by evaluating progress for every single executed duty cycle, (3) without random steps to prevent jumping duty cycle, and (4) smooth variable steps to increase accuracy. The performances of the proposed algorithm are evaluated by three conditions of uniform and partial shading irradiance where a targeted maximum power point is located: (1) far from, (2) near, and (3) laid between initial positions of particles. The simulation shows that the proposed algorithm successfully tracks the maximum power point by resulting in similar power values in those three conditions. The proposed algorithm could handle the partial shading condition by avoiding the local maxima power point and finding the global maxima power point. Comparisons of the proposed algorithm and other well-known algorithms such as differential evolution, firefly, particle swarm optimization, and grey wolf optimization are provided to show the superiority of the proposed algorithm. The results show the proposed algorithm has better performance by providing faster tracking, faster settling time, higher accuracy, minimum oscillation and jumping duty cycle, and higher energy harvesting.

A dsPIC Microcontroller Based System Identification of Positive Output Buck Boost Converter for Module Mismatch Application

2015 ◽  
Vol 785 ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
M.N.M. Hussain ◽  
Ahmad Maliki Omar ◽  
Intan Rahayu Ibrahim ◽  
Kamarulazhar Daud
Keyword(s):  
Direct Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Digital Signal ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Single Output ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Power Point

An identification system of multiple-input single-output (MISO) model is developed in controlling dsPIC microcontroller of positive output buck-boost (POBB) converters for module mismatch condition of photovoltaic (PV) system. In particular, the possibility of the scheme is to resolve the mismatch losses from the PV module either during shading or mismatch module occurrences. The MPPT algorithm is simplified by identification approach of indirect incorporated with a simple incremental direct method to form a combined direct and indirect (CoDId) algorithms. Irregular consumption of solar irradiation on a PV module shall step-up or step down the voltage regarding to the desired DC output voltage of POBB converter. This optimized algorithm will ensure that the PV module to kept at maximum power point (MPP), preventing power loss during module mismatch incident in PV module especially during partial shading condition. The simulation and laboratory results for PV module of polycrystalline Mitsubishi PV-AE125MF5N indicate that the proposed model and development of PV system architecture performs well, while the efficiency up to 97.7% at critical of low solar irradiance level. The controlling signal is based on low-cost embedded microcontroller of dsPIC30F Digital Signal Control (DSC).

scholarly journals Improved Power Generation From PV Array Under Partial Shading Conditions by Shade Distribution Using Magic Square View Configuration

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
LAHCEN
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Local Maximum ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Matlab Simulink ◽  
Magic Square ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Output Characteristics ◽  
Global Peak

The main purpose of this paper is to model, simulate, and improve the performance of different 9 × 9 PV array configurations under different Partial Shading Conditions (PSCs) in order to extract the maximum power by defeat the mismatching power losses. Hence, PSCs reduces the performance of Photovoltaic (PV) arrays and increase the Local Maximum Power Points (LMPPs) on output characteristics P-V due to mismatching power losses between the PV panels. For this, Total-CrossTied (TCT) , and proposed Magic Square View (MSV) PV array topologies are considered for the study under Short Narrow shading patterns. PV array configurations enhancements and theirinvestigations are carried out with regard to the comparison of the Global peak of outlet power (GP).The parameters of the PV array configurations are performed in MATLAB/Simulink software.

scholarly journals Design of Photovoltaic System with Different Power Point Tracking Techniques for on-Grid Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 213-219
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Incident Angle ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
High Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Continuous Power

In India, solar energy meets consumer energy demand and majority of the plants are grid connected. Solar power is mainly depending on two factors, which are sun ray’s incident angle and change of environment conditions. The Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) of photovoltaic (PV) module is necessary to maximize the extraction of PV power under partial shading conditions. The main aim of this paper is to highlight the design and implementation of 5MW solar plant with different power tracking techniques. In addition, the detailed explanation of various materials used to design the PV module is illustrated. This paper also describes the two types of solar rating panels that are used to get high power conversion efficiency as well as continuous power supply along with that the plant cost, monthly and yearly power production and corresponding efficiency is calculated.

PV-Battery Hybrid System with Less AH Capacity for Standalone DC Loads

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinay Kumar Kolakaluri ◽  
C. Vyjayanthi ◽  
Suresh Mikkili
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid System ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Power Extraction ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Percentage Improvement ◽  
In Series ◽  
Average Current ◽  
A Charge

Abstract Partial Shading Condition (PSC) is one of the key issues faced by Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. PSCs mainly occur due to clouds, shadows of trees/buildings, dust and so on. During the PSC, the shaded PV module acts like a sink and absorbs the power from highest irradiated modules in a string and leads to hotspot. This situation is highly vulnerable and has to be avoided. Bypass diodes are used in series configured PV modules to overcome the hotspot effect caused due to PSC. However, the use of bypass diodes leads to multiple peaks in the Power-Voltage (P-V) graph of a PV array. One among them is Global peak point, where PV array needs to operate under PSC. In such a case, some amount of power generated by the shaded modules gets wasted, which will lead to poor performance and efficiency of the overall system. Moreover, for standalone DC load applications an auxiliary supply also required to provide reliable supply to the load during night times and PSC. Normally, batteries are used in standalone systems as an auxiliary supply. To control the charging and discharging process of battery a bi-directional DC-DC converter is used as a charge/discharge controller. The amount of power that is being charged/discharged by batteries depends upon the load requirement and solar power availability. Under PSC, due to lack of extraction of PV power from shaded modules, batteries have to supply the deficient power to the load. This situation forces to increase the AH capacity of the battery to provide reliable supply. In this research article PV-Battery Hybrid system is proposed to improve the performance of PV under varying irradiance and load conditions with reduced AH capacity of battery for standalone DC loads. The performance assessment of proposed topology has been carried out with the comparison of percentage improvement in power extraction, percentage reduction in the average current consumption of battery and SoC delivered by battery with conventional methodologies of bypass diode and proposed methodology under PSC. The assessment is carried out on MATLAB/SIMULINK and results are presented.

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