An improved MPPT control strategy based on incremental conductance algorithm

• Main Authors: Liqun Shang, Hangchen Guo, Weiwei Zhu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SpringerOpen 2020-06-01
• Series: Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems
• Subjects: Photovoltaic array; MPPT; Phenomenon of misjudgment; Incremental conductance algorithm
• Online Access: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41601-020-00161-z

Abstract PV power production is highly dependent on environmental and weather conditions, such as solar irradiance and ambient temperature. Because of the single control condition and any change in the external environment, the first step response of the converter duty cycle of the traditional MPPT incremental conductance algorithm is not accurate, resulting in misjudgment. To improve the efficiency and economy of PV systems, an improved incremental conductance algorithm of MPPT control strategy is proposed. From the traditional incremental conductance algorithm, this algorithm is simple in structure and can discriminate the instantaneous increment of current, voltage and power when the external environment changes, and so can improve tracking efficiency. MATLAB simulations are carried out under rapidly changing solar radiation level, and the results of the improved and conventional incremental conductance algorithm are compared. The results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively identify the misjudgment and avoid its occurrence. It not only optimizes the system, but also improves the efficiency, response speed and tracking efficiency of the PV system, thus ensuring the stable operation of the power grid.