A Technical Review of MPPT Algorithms for Solar Photovoltaic System: SWOT Analysis of MPPT Algorithms

Muhammad Mateen Afzal Awan

doi:10.33317/ssurj.433

Authors

Muhammad Mateen Afzal Awan UMT, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33317/ssurj.433

Keywords:

Maximum Power Point Tracking, Global Maximum Power Point Tracking, Partial Shading Condition, Photovoltaic System, Uniform Weather Condition, MPPT algorithms

Abstract

To continuously operate the Photovoltaic (PV) system at its Maximum Power Point (MPP) under changing weather is a challenging task. To accomplish this, multiple MPP Tracking (MPPT) algorithms have been proposed, which can be portioned into two: 1) Conventional algorithms, have the strengths of a simple structure, fewer computations, and low memory requirement, and cheap implementation. Whereas, trapping under Partial Shading Conditions (PSC), steady-state oscillations, and system dependency are the associated drawbacks. Conversely, 2) Soft computing algorithms, perform efficiently under all weather conditions with zero steady-state oscillations, and are system independent. The structural complexities, giant computations, huge memory requirements, and expensive implementation, are the accompanying concerns. The core contribution of this study is to present a deep analysis of all the MPPT algorithms at the standard benchmarks defined in the published literature, for the readers so they could decide which algorithm to choose under certain circumstances.

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