MPPT Control Approaches for Photovoltaic Systems : Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of three Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) methods: Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC), Incremental Conductance (IC), and Perturb and Observe (P&O). The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of these three MPPT in optimizing power generation in photovoltaic systems under varying environmental conditions. A series of simulations and experiments were conducted to assess the response of each MPPT method to changes in solar irradiation and temperature. The obtained results, using Matlab Simulink, indicate that the FLC method demonstrates remarkable efficiency in swiftly responding to abrupt changes in environmental factors. It exhibits superior performance in achieving maximum power output while maintaining stable operation, particularly in scenarios with sudden variations in solar irradiance and temperature.