Circuit Simulation for Solar Power Maximum Power Point Tracking with Different Buck-Boost Converter Topologies

Jaw-Kuen Shiau, Min-Yi Lee, Yu-Chen Wei and Bo-Chih Chen
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Jaw-Kuen Shiau: Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan
Min-Yi Lee: Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan
Yu-Chen Wei: Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan
Bo-Chih Chen: Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan

Energies, 2014, vol. 7, issue 8, 1-20

Abstract: The power converter is one of the essential elements for effective use of renewable power sources. This paper focuses on the development of a circuit simulation model for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) evaluation of solar power that involves using different buck-boost power converter topologies; including SEPIC, Zeta, and four-switch type buck-boost DC/DC converters. The circuit simulation model mainly includes three subsystems: a PV model; a buck-boost converter-based MPPT system; and a fuzzy logic MPPT controller. Dynamic analyses of the current-fed buck-boost converter systems are conducted and results are presented in the paper. The maximum power point tracking function is achieved through appropriate control of the power switches of the power converter. A fuzzy logic controller is developed to perform the MPPT function for obtaining maximum power from the PV panel. The MATLAB-based Simulink piecewise linear electric circuit simulation tool is used to verify the complete circuit simulation model.

Keywords: buck-boost converter; maximum power pointing tracking; fuzzy controller (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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