234 research outputs found
Application of photovoltaic electric power to the rural education/communication needs of developing countries
The suitability (i.e., cost competitiveness and reliability) of photovoltaic (PV) power systems for rural applications in developing countries is considered. Potential application sectors include health delivery, education and communication where small amounts of electricity are needed to meet critical needs
Viability of PV-cladding on building facades in the city of Astana
Photovoltaic (PV) power systems are the fastest growing green technology. Integration of PV in the urban environment is a promising technology that can lead to a construction of Zero Energy Buildings or nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB). However, PV installation in an urban environment is followed by several difficulties such as lack of space, severe climate exposure and aesthetic implementation
Optimization of stand-alone photovoltaic system by implementing fuzzy logic MPPT controller
A photovoltaic (PV) generator is a nonlinear device having insolation-dependent
volt-ampere characteristics. Since the maximum-power point varies with solar
insolation, it is difficult to achieve an optimum matching that is valid for all
insolation levels. Thus, Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) plays an
important roles in photovoltaic (PV) power systems because it maximize the
power output from a PV system for a given set of condition, and therefore
maximize their array efficiency. This project presents a maximum power point
tracker (MPPT) using Fuzzy Logic theory for a PV system. The work is focused
on a comparative study between most conventional controller namely Perturb and
Observe (P&O) algorithm and is compared to a design fuzzy logic controller
(FLC). The introduction of fuzzy controller has given very good performance on
whatever the parametric variation of the system
Voltage Problems Causes and Effects in Grid Connected Photovoltaic systems in Turkey
The usage of the Photovoltaic (PV) power systems has been increased dramatically, due to the abundant of the solar irradiation, and the government incentives everywhere. In most of the developed countries, the standards for connecting the PV systems to the grid has been set and is already applied. The incentives and regulations that supports PV systems are increasing day by day in Turkey. Because of this regulations more and more PV systems are connecting to the grid. Such high penetration of the PV systems in the distribution network leads to voltage disturbances. This paper studies the causes and effects of the voltage problem and proposes the best solutions to; mitigate the voltage disturbances and increase the distribution network stability. © 2021 IEEE
Optimization of stand-alone photovoltaic system by implementing fuzzy logic MPPT controller
A photovoltaic (PV) generator is a nonlinear device having insolation-dependent
volt-ampere characteristics. Since the maximum-power point varies with solar
insolation, it is difficult to achieve an optimum matching that is valid for all
insolation levels. Thus, Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) plays an
important roles in photovoltaic (PV) power systems because it maximize the
power output from a PV system for a given set of condition, and therefore
maximize their array efficiency. This project presents a maximum power point
tracker (MPPT) using Fuzzy Logic theory for a PV system. The work is focused
on a comparative study between most conventional controller namely Perturb and
Observe (P&O) algorithm and is compared to a design fuzzy logic controller
(FLC). The introduction of fuzzy controller has given very good performance on
whatever the parametric variation of the system
Quasi-Z-Source Inverter-Based Photovoltaic Power System Modeling for Grid Stability Studies
Quasi-Z-source inverters (qZSIs) are becoming a powerful power conversion technology
in photovoltaic (PV) power systems because they allow energy power conversion in a single stage
operation. However, they can cause system resonances and reduce system damping, which may lead
to instabilities. These stability problems are well known in grid-connected voltage source converter
systems but not in quasi-Z-source inverter (qZSI)-based PV power systems. This paper contributes
with Matlab/Simulink and PSCAD/EMTDC models of qZSI-based PV power systems to analyze
transient interactions and stability problems. These models consider all power circuits and control
blocks of qZSI-based PV power systems and can be used in sensitivity studies on the influence of
system parameters on stability. PV power system stability is assessed from the proposed models. The
causes of instabilities are analyzed from numerical simulations and possible solutions are proposed
Fuzzy logic – genetic algorithm based maximum power point tracking in photovoltaic system
This project is about to carried out the optimization and implementation a fuzzy
logic controller (FLC) used as a maximum-power-point tracker for a PV system, are
presented. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) are used to integrate with
photovoltaic (PV) power systems so that the photovoltaic arrays are able to deliver
the maximum power available. The near optimum design membership functions and
control rules were found simultaneously by genetic algorithms (GAs) which are
search algorithms based the mechanism of natural selection and genetics. These are
easy to implement and efficient for multivariable optimization problems such as in
fuzzy controller design that consist large number. The FLC designed and the
implementation of photovoltaic model using Matlab/Simulink software package
which can representative of PV cell module. Taking effect of sunlight irradiance and
cell temperature into consideration, the output power and current characteristics of
PV model are simulated and optimized
State-Space Model of Quasi-Z-Source Inverter-PV Systems for Transient Dynamics Studies and Network Stability Assessment
Photovoltaic (PV) power systems are increasingly being used as renewable power generation sources. Quasi-Z-source inverters (qZSI) are a recent, high-potential technology that can be used to integrate PV power systems into AC networks. Simultaneously, concerns regarding the stability of PV power systems are increasing. Converters reduce the damping of grid-connected converter systems, leading to instability. Several studies have analyzed the stability and dynamics of qZSI, although the characterization of qZSI-PV system dynamics in order to study transient interactions and stability has not yet been properly completed. This paper contributes a small-signal, state-space-averaged model of qZSI-PV systems in order to study these issues. The model is also applied to investigate the stability of PV power systems by analyzing the influence of system parameters. Moreover, solutions to mitigate the instabilities are proposed and the stability is verified using PSCAD time domain simulations
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Photovoltaic Power Systems and the National Electrical Code: Suggested Practices
This suggested practices manual examines the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as they apply to photovoltaic (PV) power systems. The design requirements for the balance of systems components in a PV system are addressed, including conductor selection and sizing, overcurrent protection ratings and location, and disconnect ratings and location. PV array, battery, charge controller, and inverter sizing and selection are not covered, as these items are the responsibility of the system designer, and they in turn determine the items in this manual. Stand-alone, hybrid, and utility-interactive PV systems are all covered
Probabilistic assessment of photovoltaic (PV) generation systems
The sizing of photovoltaic (PV) power systems for remote offshore loads has been the concern of end users. This is because of the space constraints associated with the application and the expensive cost of panels and batteries. This paper evaluates the design of the PV system using three probabilistic methods. One is considering fixed days of battery back up and recharge and the other is based on loss of load probability (LOLP). The third is based on Markov chain modeling. LOLP distinctly shows reduction in the number of panels and size of batteries while providing a detailed view of the system performanc
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