Grid Connected Solar PV System with SEPIC Converter Based MPPT

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Grid Connected Solar PV System with SEPIC Converter Based MPPT
Mona Abd Elftah 1, E. E. El-kholy 2, Hilmy Awad 3
1 Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Egypt,
2 Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology, Egyptian Aviation Academy, Ministry of Civil Aviation
3Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Egypt.
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Abstract – This paper discusses the design of SEPIC's
single-faced core induction transformer and how it's
proposed to be used with PV systems. (PV). The PV system
consists of solar panels and DC/DC converters to upgrade
and reduce the solar panel's output so that the network is
connected to the required effort, reflecting a ripple-free
PVC effort. A DC/DC converter should be used with high
efficiency and responsiveness. The best of these
transformers is the SEPIC Converter. The PV system has
been connected to the network in reverse to export the
energy produced from the PV system as well as feed some
electrical loads. The PVS and the DC/DC converter (SEPIC)
were designed and simulated using the matlab, and the
MPPT tracking system was used to the maximum extent.
The output (DC/DC converter (SEPIC) produced on Vdc =
600 v) has been set, where the income effort of SEPIC can
vary to 298 v continuous currents, and this system can be
released to the network up to 50 kw. This system has been
designed and simulated using canals at several different
stages. SEPIC's response to solar radiation changes has
been tested, and the high response has been demonstrated
in maintaining the required chilling effort to connect to the
electrical grid.
Keywords—SEPIC; Home solar PV; DC/DC converter
I. INTRODUCTION
Solar photovoltaic technology has emerged as the most
preferred form of electricity generating among many
renewable energy sources. As an investment option that
prioritizes usable cleanliness and safety, this solution
offers potential benefits for both households and
enterprises. By adopting this approach, individuals may
effectively lower their power expenses, attain a degree of
energy self-sufficiency, and contribute to the mitigation of
global emissions. Solar panels consist of photovoltaic (PV)
cells that are designed to catch photons, which are
particles of sunshine. The photovoltaic cells employ a
semiconductor material, such as silicon, to transform the
collected energy into direct current (DC) power.
Subsequently, a DC/DC converter is employed to elevate
the DC voltage to a predetermined level, followed by its
conversion into useable AC power by an inverter. There
exist five fundamental processes involved in the use of
solar energy for everyday applications. These are.
• Solar Panel
• Combiner
• DC/DC Converter
• DC/AC Inverter
• Utility Switch
A collection of photovoltaic (PV) cells is arranged to create
a PV module, while a grouping of PV modules is assembled
to make a PV array. This PV array is designed to provide
the necessary electricity to meet the stipulated demands of
the grid. Often, solar photovoltaic (PV) modules are
interconnected in a series configuration to enhance the
overall PV output voltage. This is due to the fact that
individual PV modules often provide a relatively low direct
current (DC) output voltage, typically ranging from 100
volts to 298 volts. Hence, it is vital to employ a suitable
power electronic DC-DC converter in order to transform
the low DC output to the desired utilisation voltage level.
In addition to this, the direct current (DC) output voltage
produced by the photovoltaic (PV) panel exhibits
significant variation due to factors such as solar
irradiance, shadowing effects, ambient temperature, PV
module mismatches, and the condition of the PV module
surface. Furthermore, the careful choice of an appropriate
DC-DC converter topology has greater significance in
effectively harnessing solar energy derived from solar
photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
Hence, it is imperative to develop a highly efficient DC-DC
converter in order to manage the low and fluctuating DC
output voltage derived from the photovoltaic arrays. The
converters now available on the market exhibit a high cost
yet have a poor level of efficiency. In order to address the
aforementioned requirements, this study introduces the
design and simulation of a single-ended primary
inductance converter (SEPIC) using the MATLAB/Simulink
software platform. The SEPIC converter incorporates an
MPPT controller in order to maintain a consistent and
controlled voltage output from a solar photovoltaic (PV)
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array, even when subjected to varying levels of irradiance.
Additionally, an inverter is implemented and linked to the
SEPIC converter in order to transform direct current (DC)
electricity into alternating current (AC) power, which is
then sent to the grid. Additionally, an analysis of the
converter's performance is conducted, and potential
enhancements to the design are also deliberated.A
collection of photovoltaic (PV) cells is organised into a PV
module, and a grouping of PV modules is assembled into a
PV array in order to produce the necessary electricity for
designated loads.
II. SEPIC CONVVERTER
Due to the adaptability of its output gain, the single ended
primary inductor converter (SEPIC) functions as a buck
boost DC-DC converter with non-inverting polarity output
voltage, where its output voltage varies based on its duty
cycle [1]. Unlike DC-DC buck and boost converters, the
maximum power point tracking (MPPT) region of the
SEPIC is unbounded [2]. The switch control terminal of the
SEPIC is advantageously connected to ground; this
simplifies the gate-drive circuitry [3]. In contrast to buck-
boost and Cuk DC-DC converters, its non-inverting polarity
output voltage eliminates the need for a splitting power
supply or opto- coupler and associated circuit for negative
voltage feedback sensing, which added complexity and
slowed the system's response [4]. The input inductor of
the SEPIC reduces the input current pulsation, resulting in
a high degree of MPPT precision [5]. SEPIC is one of the
most important types of DC/DC converters (Buck _ Boost)
that can be used with solar PVC. The use of SEPIC in
MPPT-based applications is also preferable, such as
equipment shipped with PVC and autonomous PV systems
[5.6]. In this research, the network is connected to an
effort of 600 volts to export an electrical power of up to 50
kilowatts and is used by SEPIC to raise or reduce the
electrical effort produced from solar panels to obtain the
electrical connection effort with the network. The reflector
is used to convert the exterior effort from SEPIC from a
continuous current to a frequency current. To eliminate
the waves in the wave of effort from the reflection, filters
are used to get a pocket vector to connect to the electrical
grid.
III. ANALYSIS OF SEPIC CONVERTER
a. Operational Principle
SEPIC has advantages in converting its internal effort, as it
can lift or reduce the effort, such as the Buck
Reinforcement Transformer, as well as keeping the
polarity without reflection, and is therefore considered
suitable for most applications. Intensified energy storage
and maintenance of current traffic [6,12] in the existing
circle There are two different cases of operation of the
existing circle in form Fig.1. : first, in the case of the switch
open, and second, in the case of the switch closed.
Fig.1. Schematic of conventional SEPIC converter
1) State1 Circuit- (Switch closed)
Fig .2. shows the status of SEPIC's operation when the
IGBT switch is closed, so the current runs through the L1
file and is shipped through Vs. L2 is shipped with a C1
capacitor.
Fig.2. State1 Circuit operation (Switch closed)
2) State1 Circuit- (Switch open)
Fig .3. shows When the IGPT is open, the inductor output
through the diode to the load and the capacitors are
charged. In this mode output voltage will be more because
the inductors charge are longer.
Fig.3. State2 Circuit operation (Switch open)
IV. DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM
In this research, the vectors were designed at several
different stages with different operating conditions and
with different control systems, where PID control systems
were used in the design of SEPIC and then in the case of a

reverse connection. The MPPT control system was used
when linking SEPIC to solar PVC panels and the electrical
grid. In the following, all different situations will be
clarified for the whole system.
For the converter to operate more efficiently, precise
determination of circuit elements is required. Using the
following formulas, component parameters are calculated
when CCM operation is assumed: V is the ripple voltage,
where D is the duty cycle, IL is the ripple current, and Fs is
the switching frequency.
Values of Calculated Components:
TABLE1
Selected Components for SEPIC converter
Calculated Values
Component
0.6243
Diode _ D
C1
C2
L1
L2
V. MODELLING & SIMULATION
A. Model of the SEPIC Converter Simulink
Modelling the SEPIC converter using MATLAB/ Simulink
software. Initially, the input voltage of the converter is
assumed to be fixed, and it will subsequently be adapted to
a variable source input voltage (solar PV array block).
Since the greatest output voltage of the PV array is
considered to be 298 volts, 100 to 298 volts DC is used as
the input source voltage. The frequency (F) and duty ratio
(D) of the pulse generator are set to 25 kHz and 0.66
(66%), respectively. The simulation model of the fixed
input SEPIC converter is depicted in Fig .4.
.4.
Fig..4. Model of the SEPIC Converter Simulink (Fixed
Input)
The model of the SEPIC converter depicted in Fig.4. is
simulated using the MATLAB/Simulink program. The
input voltage, VI, ranges between 100 and 298 V, while the
output voltage, Vo, is 600 V. Experiments are conducted
using a resistive load of 65. Consequently, the load
current, IL, is nearly 86.6 A shows in Fig.6. . In this
adhesive, it uses a pulse generator to give a pulse to the
IGBT portal to operate and stop, and one of the defects of
this vector is that it does not contain a control system to
obtain the values of the output effort that is required and
therefore cannot be controlled by the output effort.
Therefore, an appropriate digital controller with the SEPIC
Converter must be used to obtain a fixed voltage product.
The driver used in SEPIC will be explained in the following
directions.

Fig .5. shows the output and input voltage FOR SEPIC
Converter
Fig.5. shows three values: the first curve, the constant
income effort representing solar panels, and the value of
300 volts of continuous current. The second curve is
SEPIC's 600-volt flow effort, and we note that SEPIC has
increased BOOST's income effort over time to 3 seconds
without changing the value of the output effort. The effort
required to connect to the network is 600 volts of
frequency current, and therefore SEPIC shows a high
response when scaling up the effort. The third curve
shows a 50-kkilowatt withdrawal or excretion from SEPIC,
which is constant over time.
Fig .6. shows SEPIC the output Current (A)
a. Controller Design
Fig.7. shows To accomplish enhanced voltage regulation
(constant voltage output), a simple PID (Proportional,
Integral, and Derivative) controller has been applied to the
SEPIC converter. The proposed closed loop controller
maintains constant output voltage regardless of variations
in input voltage and reduces overshoot significantly,
thereby enhancing the converter's efficiency. With the aid
of PID Controller operation, a desired control signal is
generated and enhanced by a closed loop control circuit
that continuously compares feedback voltage with a set
reference voltage. Controller corrects the difference
between the measured value and the required set point
value, thereby adjusting the entire process to enhance
dynamic response and reduce steady-state error.
Fig.7. SEPIC converter with PID controller
The trial-and-error method is used to determine the gain
values KP, KD, and KI of the PID controller, and the
following gain values are derived for optimal
performance: (KP = 0.08, KD = 0.001, KI = 120.0).
Fig.8. shows the response of the control system to
different effort values.
Fig.8. It shows a relationship between SEPIC's income
effort and the output effort and the exterior capacity of
SEPIC. We note that SEPIC's income effort was variable
over time. When it started, it was 300 volts and lasted
until 1 seconds. The effort was reduced to 220 to 2
seconds. After the second six, the income effort gradually
increased to 200 volts and continued until the second
seven. It increased again to 410 volts by the second nine. It
increased to 610 volts. We note that, despite changes in
the income effort, the output effort is constant at the
desired value of 600 volts and also the output capacity
from SEPIC is constant. This demonstrates the strength
and speed of the SEPIC response to control a fixed output
effort under any circumstances using PID.
b. Connecting Solar PV Array and grid with
Converter
Fig.9. illustrates the modeling and simulation of the entire
tidal system by linking the PV arrays to the electrical grid
by SEPIC Converter to maintain the tying effort using the
MPPT server and using an inverse to convert the output
effort from a controlled continuous current to a frequency

current. A filter is used to convert the output wave from
the reflector from a square wave to a pocket wave to
complete the network connection. We also note that the
system used feeds some of the electrical loads, whether
they're continuous or frequent.
Fig. 9. Solar PV array and grid connected to SEPIC
converter
C . Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
The essential stage for photovoltaic arrays is to track the
PV array's maximum peak power in order to produce the
most electricity. During the design of the PV system, the
optimal procedure should be followed, and numerous
MPPT methods can ensure this [8]. It is contingent on
irradiance and temperature. Each strategy contains
multiple levels. Application characteristics, including those
of the most famous, the hill climbing technique on the
resilience of two points, can have a significant impact on
the selection of MPPT control systems, such as sensor
complexity, the number of digital or analog applications,
rapid convergence traceability, and financial impact. P(k),
p (k-1) Start comparing MPPT and MPP side-by-side.
The primary advantage of strategic is that it is
inexpensive, easy to implement, does not require a control
scheme or microcontroller, and requires only one voltage
sensor [9]. This method is effective [10-11] so long as the
daily variation in solar radiation is not excessive.
As shown in Figure 10, the proposed MPPT algorithm is
perturbative and uses feedback to regulate the dc-dc
converter. An increase converter It raises the voltage value
at the expense of the current value, deals exclusively with
constant current, and compares the voltage of a solar cell
Vpv to the voltage inside the inverter Vref.
Fig.10. Schematic diagram of boost converter control.
VI. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
A MATLAB/SIMULINCMATLAB/SIMULINCthe system is
illustrated in Fig. 9. The SEPIC Converter was to be used to
link the PVC to the grid as well as feed some loads,
whether a frequency current load, through filters[13],
reflectors, or continuous current loads, through the
tangent current line. The results of the system will be
explained, a comparison will be made between solar
radiation and its effect on SEPIC, and a study will be made
of when SEPIC responds to changes in solar radiation and
how long the network effort is maintained.
Fig .11. shows the output voltage FOR SEPIC Converte and
Inverter
Fig.11. shows three curves in the first curve. A
comparison is made between the value of the change in
solar radiation, the effect on the output of the PVP, and the
effect on the SEPIC output. We note that the value of solar
radiation was 1000 W/M2 and lasted for 0.2 seconds.
Solar panels were fixed at 290 volts, while SEPIC was fixed
at 600 volts, which is the effort to maintain them. In the
second 0.2, solar radiation changed and fell to 800 W/M
squared. This is therefore reflected in the low efficiency of
PV cells. SEPIC shows a high response to the changes and
also the strength of the MPPT system to maintain a
constant output effort where SEPIC's output is not altered.
At the second 0.4, solar radiation dropped to 600 W/M
squared, and so the PV effort declined with the SEPIC
output effort constant. This is evidence of the reliability of
the SEPIC converter with PV cells and its high response to
changes in solar radiation. The second curve illustrates the
effort to get out of the reflection as a facial effort, and we
note that the effort to get out between VAB is a square
wave, and therefore this wave should be converted by
using a filter to get a pocket wave to feed the electrical
loads and connect with the grid.
MPPT PI PV&
SEPIC
converter
Vref
Vpv
VPV
IPV
D

Fig .12. Stable output Voltage For different input Voltages
Fig.12. shows the effect of the change in solar radiation on
SEPIC's output and the output of the PVC, as well as the
shape of the wave after the filter and its transformation
into a pocket vector. We note that solar radiation has
fallen to very large values, from 100 W/M2 to 350 W/M2.
Despite that significant change, SEPIC and the MPPT
system have given a high response to these changes and
maintain an output effort of 600 volts. We note that the
filter with the square wave filter comes out of the
reflection and turns it into a pocket wave, and in the
following form, the pocket wave will be clearly presented
to the three faces.
Fig .13. Inverter Voltage After the Filter (VABC)
Fig.13. The corresponding shapes of three wavelengths
after reflection, filter, and face effort value are 300 volts of
variable current and metabolism, showing variable values
of solar radiation and output effort value. SEPIC
Fig .14. Distribution of power to the network and local
loads
Fig. 14 illustrates the relationship between load capacity,
system capacity, and network exporting capacity as loads
are entered into the system at different times. Studying the
impact of loads on the system's ability and Grid.
Fig .15. Distribution of power to the network and local
loads
Fig.15. illustrates the effect of solar radiation on the
power of PV cells, the carrying capacity, and the power of
the network. We note that the value of solar radiation was
1000 w/m2 during the time period of 0:0.2 seconds, so the
system produces a capacity of 20 kW and thus feeds the
loads and exports the residual capacity of the network. We
note that three loads are attached to different values at
different times. At the time of 0:0.05 seconds, there was no
load; at the time of 0:05:0.1 seconds, the first load was
entered at a value of 10 kW. In the period of 0.1–0.15
seconds, the second load is entered at a value of 20 kW. At
the time of 0.15 seconds, the third load is entered at a
value of 30 kw gross loads, which is less than the capacity
produced by the solar system, and the loads are fed and
the power is exported to the network. This is with the
persistence of solar radiation at 1000 w/m2 and within a
time period of 0:0.02. When solar radiation falls to 800
W/M squared at 0.2 seconds, we note that the power of
the solar system (PV) falls to 35 KW, and therefore loads
are fed and exported to the network at approximately 3.5
KW. When solar radiation drops to 600 W/M squared over
the 0.3 second time period, solar panels are reduced to 32
KW, and thus loads are fed and exported to 2 KW. When
solar radiation drops to 400 W/M squared, PV power falls
to 25 KW and is exported to the network to get the loads
out of coverage. The curves illustrate the ability and
response of the system to changes in solar radiation and
the system's ability to distribute load capacity and
electrical grids.
VII. Conclusion
• In this article, a simulation was made to connect a SEPIC
transformer with more than one module and more than
one different control method under different operating
conditions. It is concluded from the results that the high

response of the SEPIC module and the control system
used.
• A comparison was made between two control methods,
namely PID and MPPT, and a control system was chosen to
track the maximum power (MPPP) in the photovoltaic
system..
• The efficiency of the photovoltaic system based on the
SEPIC Converter was studied by connecting it to some
loads, whether DC or AC loads, in addition to connecting to
the electrical network to export the power produced by
the photovoltaic system.
Some electrical equations for SEPIC components were
applied and their effect on the output was studied,
whether by lowering or raising the output voltage..
• The whole system was simulated and the results were
derived using the MATLAB simulation program.
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