Irradiance and temperature transient sensitivity analysis for photovoltaic control

Katherine A. Kim, Philip T. Krein, Jay J. Lee, Hyunsu Bae, Bo Hyung Cho

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Abstract

This paper analyzes control scheme sensitivity to changes in irradiance and temperature around the maximum power point (MPP) for photovoltaic (PV) panels. Conventional control schemes such as constant voltage, current, and resistance, as well as a newly introduced voltage-offset resistance control (VRC) are compared. Based on experimental PV data and a validated model, VRC is found to have the lowest sensitivity to typical transients. Stability analysis of a buck and boost converter under VRC indicate that some ranges of the equivalent resistance are stable while others can cause instability. Two established PV control methods are assessed in terms of transient stability and three additional low-sensitivity methods utilizing VRC are outlined. These methods are applicable to PV controllers taking infrequent measurements that hold the control line steady between samples.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia
Subtitle of host publication"Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia
Pages393-400
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: May 30 2011Jun 3 2011

Publication series

Name8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia

Other

Other8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period5/30/116/3/11

Keywords

  • Photovoltaic control
  • dc-dc converters
  • maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
  • sensitivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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