Photovoltaic array reconfiguration for maximum power transfer

• Published in: TENCON 2009 - 2009 IEEE Region 10 Conference pp. 1 - 6
• Main Authors: Tria, L.A.R., Escoto, M.T., Odulio, C.M.F.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.11.2009
• Subjects: Algorithm design and analysis; array reconfiguration; Current supplies; maximum power transfer; Photovoltaic systems; photovoltaics; Power generation; Solar power generation; Switches; Temperature; Testing; Topology; Voltage

In this paper, we developed a photovoltaic array reconfiguration algorithm to maximize the power that an array can provide a load. The algorithm reconfigures the array such that each element of the array is operated at its maximum power point. A switch topology was also designed to implement the alg...