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Maximum Power Point Tracking Using a Fuzzy Logic Control Scheme

Challa Krishna Rao

Abstract


The maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of a photovoltaic system under varying temperature and insolation conditions is the subject of this paper's intelligent control proposal. A DC-DC converter device is used in this method and is controlled by a fuzzy logic controller. This controller's simulation is presented alongside the various design stages. This simulation's results are compared to those of the perturbation and observation controller. They show that the fuzzy logic controller exhibits a much better behaviour.

 

Keywords: MPPT - fuzzy logic - photovoltaic system - DC-DC converter


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