TY - GEN
T1 - Photovoltaic converter module configurations for maximum power point operation
AU - Kim, Katherine A.
AU - Krein, Philip T.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - This paper examines a variety of configurations using photovoltaic (PV) boost converter modules for maximum power point operation. The modules are locally controlled with maximum power point tracking. The PV modules are connected in parallel, series, and series with a buck converter. Although the PV modules operate autonomously based on PV parameters, the system converges to maximum output power operation. This provides a scalable solution with simple control of the PV converter module. The three configurations that use the PV boost convert modules are simulated under three loads. The characteristics, advantages, and limitations of each configuration are examined.
AB - This paper examines a variety of configurations using photovoltaic (PV) boost converter modules for maximum power point operation. The modules are locally controlled with maximum power point tracking. The PV modules are connected in parallel, series, and series with a buck converter. Although the PV modules operate autonomously based on PV parameters, the system converges to maximum output power operation. This provides a scalable solution with simple control of the PV converter module. The three configurations that use the PV boost convert modules are simulated under three loads. The characteristics, advantages, and limitations of each configuration are examined.
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U2 - 10.1109/PECI.2010.5437152
DO - 10.1109/PECI.2010.5437152
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77952217497
SN - 9781424459018
T3 - Proceedings of the 2010 Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2010
SP - 77
EP - 82
BT - Proceedings of the 2010 Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2010
T2 - 2010 Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2010
Y2 - 12 February 2010 through 13 February 2010
ER -