The multi-input photovoltaic maximum power point tracker with integrated linear light sensor

Mariusz Ostrowski

doi:10.1117/12.2307359

21 May 2018 The multi-input photovoltaic maximum power point tracker with integrated linear light sensor

Mariusz Ostrowski

Proceedings Volume 10688, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VII; 106881A (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307359
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2018, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

Solar panels are devices that convert solar irradiation directly into the electrical power without any mechanical parts. The efficiency of solar cells is between 8-20% depending of manufacturer technology so it is important to use all available energy. On the voltage-current characteristics of the photovoltaic panel is a special point called the maximum power point. To find this special point special devices called the maximum power point trackers are used. If we connect each series of solar cells with bypass diodes to avoid the negative effect of the partial shading or the differences in the photovoltaic panel parameters, local maximum power points can appear. Therefore, the special algorithm that can track the real maximum power point must be used in the maximum power point tracker. In this work, the three-channel step down converter with the algorithm that uses the temperature and light measurement is designed and tested.

Citation Download Citation

Mariusz Ostrowski "The multi-input photovoltaic maximum power point tracker with integrated linear light sensor", Proc. SPIE 10688, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VII, 106881A (21 May 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307359

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available