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Fuzzy Logic-based Maximum Power Point Tracking for a Solar Electric Vehicle

2018; Óbuda University; Volume: 15; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.12700/aph.15.7.2018.7.7

2064-2687

Thameur Obeidi, Chérif Larbès, Adrian Ilinca, Gul Filiz Tchoketch Kebir,

Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

A maximum power point tracking (MPPT) system, for a very high-efficiency photovoltaic array applied to a solar-powered vehicle, was studied in this work.Photovoltaic energy is a promising alternative energy; however, its high initial cost, it is essential to improve the energy conversion efficiency.Regarding a particular incident solar insolation and temperature, there is a specific voltage at which maximum power may be harvested (Maximum power point, MPP).The Maximum Power Point is therefore achieved at a specific voltage that depends on insolation and temperature.A proper maximum power point tracking system is particularly important for solar-powered vehicles relating to the rapid change of insolation due to the dynamic motion of the vehicle.In this paper, the emphasis is on the potential of energy conversion improvement of a PV system, associated with a moving vehicle via the use of a fuzzy based maximum power point tracking algorithm.