This work presents a preliminary study on the implementation of a new system for power output maximization of photovoltaic generators under non-homogeneous conditions. The study evaluates the performance of an efficient switching matrix and the relevant automatic reconfiguration control algorithms. The switching matrix is installed between the PV generator and the inverter, allowing a large number of possible module configurations. PV generator, switching matrix and the intelligent controller have been simulated in Simulink. The proposed reconfiguration system improved the energy extracted by the PV generator under non-uniform solar irradiation conditions. Short calculation times of the proposed control algorithms allow its use in real time applications even where a higher number of PV modules is required.

Romano, P., Candela, R., Cardinale, M., Li Vigni, V., Musso, D., Riva Sanseverino, E. (2013). Optimization of photovoltaic energy production through an efficient switching matrix. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS, 1(3), 227-236 [10.13044/j.sdewes.2013.01.0017].

Optimization of photovoltaic energy production through an efficient switching matrix

ROMANO, Pietro
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CANDELA, Roberto;LI VIGNI, Vincenzo;RIVA SANSEVERINO, Eleonora
2013-01-01

Abstract

This work presents a preliminary study on the implementation of a new system for power output maximization of photovoltaic generators under non-homogeneous conditions. The study evaluates the performance of an efficient switching matrix and the relevant automatic reconfiguration control algorithms. The switching matrix is installed between the PV generator and the inverter, allowing a large number of possible module configurations. PV generator, switching matrix and the intelligent controller have been simulated in Simulink. The proposed reconfiguration system improved the energy extracted by the PV generator under non-uniform solar irradiation conditions. Short calculation times of the proposed control algorithms allow its use in real time applications even where a higher number of PV modules is required.
2013
Settore ING-IND/31 - Elettrotecnica
Settore ING-IND/33 - Sistemi Elettrici Per L'Energia
Romano, P., Candela, R., Cardinale, M., Li Vigni, V., Musso, D., Riva Sanseverino, E. (2013). Optimization of photovoltaic energy production through an efficient switching matrix. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS, 1(3), 227-236 [10.13044/j.sdewes.2013.01.0017].
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