Open AccessHarnessing Maximum Power from PV Module using DC-DC Converter
Author(s) -
Kannan Kaliappan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal for research in applied science and engineering technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-9653
DOI - 10.22214/ijraset.2021.35513
Subject(s) - maximum power point tracking , maximum power principle , duty cycle , photovoltaic system , power (physics) , pulse width modulation , boost converter , mode (computer interface) , dc to dc converter , solar energy , computer science , power optimizer , energy (signal processing) , electrical engineering , automotive engineering , engineering , forward converter , voltage , physics , inverter , quantum mechanics , operating system
Solar energy is one of the most potent sources of energy. In the wake of depleting fossil fuel energy sources and growing environmental concerns, world is in a relentless drive towards utilizing natural resources like sun efficiently. The aim of the project is to make the solar module work in MPPT mode (Maximum Power Point Tracking) Mode. At this condition, the system is able to extract maximum power from the module without affecting the PV module. MPPT control here is obtained using boost converter. Applying PWM with proper controlling algorithm will vary the duty ratio of the converter such that system will run in MPP mode.