MPPT algorithm for a PV panel based on the Thevenin equivalent obtained via measurements

• Grant number: 14/25848-5
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: July 01, 2015
• End date: December 31, 2016
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Industrial Electronics, Electronic Systems and Controls
• Principal Investigator: Vilma Alves de Oliveira
• Grantee: Rafael Fernando Quirino Magossi
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This research project proposes an implementation of maximum power point tracking via the Thevenin equivalent obtained via measurements with DC-DC boost converter. The DC-DC converter will be controlled with a classical PID controller, widely used in industry. The work addresses an important topic of engineering, introducing the student to techniques of control and power electronic applications, important to further develop his skills in laboratory practice and simulations.

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

QUINALIA, MATEUS S.; MAGOSSI, RAFAEL F. Q.; FERREIRA, PLINIO G. B.; MACHADO, RICARDO Q.; OLIVEIRA, VILMA A.; IEEE. STABILIZING SETS OF PROPORTIONAL-RESONANT CONTROLLERS FOR THREE-PHASE VOLTAGE SOURCE INVERTERS WITH A LCL FILTER. 2017 XIV BRAZILIAN POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE (COBEP), v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01. (14/25848-5, 13/20721-4)

MAGOSSI, RAFAEL F. Q.; FERREIRA, PLINIO G. B.; QUINALIA, MATEUS S.; CARVALHO, MARINA C.; MACHADO, RICARDO Q.; IEEE. PROJECT OF A SOLAR MODULE EMULATOR USING A ZENER DIODE TO ANALYZE THE BEHAVIOR OF MPPT ALGORITHMS. 2017 XIV BRAZILIAN POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE (COBEP), v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01. (14/25848-5, 13/20721-4)