Solar Photovoltaic System using FLC MPPT Technique

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Solar Photovoltaic System using FLC MPPT Technique
Aniruddh Shinde1, MFAR Satarkar2, Pritam Gaikwad3, Prachi Kotwal4
1M-Tech Scholar, Department of EE, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, India
2Head Of Department, Department of EE, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of EE, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, India
4Assistant Professor, Department of EE, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, India
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Abstract – This paper present gets maximum power from
the solar PV system. In this paper, we have used the
technique
of Fuzzy Logic Controller-based MPPT used for a 1.8KW
solar PV system. The DC-DC boost converter is used to
generate high voltage. The solar PV system is designed and
simulated using MATLAB/Simulink.
Key Words: Solar PV module, DC-DC Boost Converter,
Fuzzy Logic Controller based MPPT
1. INTRODUCTION
Power Enhancement day by day in this world. Renewable
energy sources like solar energy, wind energy, and tidal
energy are being used. It also gives a quick introduction to
the various techniques used by different countries to get
over the energy situation as well as a framework for using
such techniques in countries that are lagging in energy
production in getting to obtain the benefits of energy
sources, which are bountiful in the world [1]. The power
quality of the grid-linked RESs can be enhanced by
utilizing different MPPT formulas. The fuzzy logic
controller maximum power point tracking utilizes a DC-DC
boost converter for controlling the solar input voltage to
the optimal power. Different techniques of optimal power
monitoring in solar PV power applications have been
reported in literary works [2]. The MPPT formula plays an
essential contribution in producing optimal power. In this
research study work, the FLC-based controller is designed
in a MATLAB atmosphere for the solar PV system.
Ultimately, the simulation outcomes of the controller help
to observe the output of the system in the different loading
conditions [3], [4]. The authors concluded that the
recommended method has gotten over the conventional
methods.
1.1 DESIGN OF SOLAR PV Module
The solar PV module is light energy converted into
electrical energy. Many types of solar PV modules such as
Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, and thin-film PV
modules.
The equivalent circuit is shown in Fig. 1. [5], [6].
Fig -1: The equivalent circuit solar PV module
A diode is connected in anti-parallel with the light-
produced current source. The output current obtained by
Kirchhoff law:
( )
* ( ) + ( )
* ( )+ ( )
Where Iph is the photon current at given irradiance at
given T. Vd & Id is the voltage across diode and diode
current. It is reversed bias saturation current. n is the
identify factor and vT is the thermal voltage.
Thermal voltage can be defined as,
( )
Where K is the Boltzmann constant (1.38065*10-23J/K), T
is the temperature in degree and q is the charge of the
electron (1.60217*10-19C).
The equation of this equivalent circuit using Kirchhoff’s
current law:
( )
The I-V characteristics of Pthe V module in equation (5)
* ( ) + ( )
Where the maximum PowerPoint and I-V and P-V
characteristics are shown in Fig. 2. and the use for 150W
PV module, No. of Parallel strings is four and No. of Series
connected modules per string is three, also increase.

Generated 1.8KW power. Table-1 shows the parameter of
the 150W PV module at 250C and 1000 w/m2.
Fig -2: I-V and P-V characteristics of Solar PV module
The circuit diagram of a solar PV system with a DC-DC
boost converter and MPPT is shown in Fig. 3. The
disadvantage of the conventional MPPT algorithm is the
poor efficiency of the weather condition is overcome the
problem using the FLC MPPT algorithm [6].
Fig -3: Circuit diagram of solar PV system with a DC-DC
boost converter and MPPT
Table -1: 150W PV module at 250C and 1000 w/m2
SR.NO PARAMETERS VALUE
1. Open circuit voltage (Voc) 41.8V
Short circuit current (IISC 5.05A
2. The voltage at maximum power
poiVmpVmpp)
34.5V
3. Current at maximum power point
(Impp)
4.35A
4. Maximum output power 150W
5. Cells per module 72
6. No. of Parallel strings 4
7. No. of Series connected modules
per string (Ns)
3
1.2 DC-DC BOOST CONVERTER
The dc/dc boost converter we deal with here's a
switching converter. Particularly, the dc-dc boost
converter is a power electronic devices circuit, which
utilizes an inductor, a transformer, or a capacitor as an
energy-storage element to transform electric power from
one voltage level into another voltage level by switching
action. [6].
The operation of the boost converter, on the other hand,
is to step up the input voltage and The boost converter
circuit has IGBT or MOSFET switch are used. The boost
converter operates in two modes When the switch is
closed, the inductor stores energy, and the capacitor
release energy. When switching open, the inductor
releases energy, and the capacitor stores energy. The DC-
DC boost converter is shown in Fig. 4. [6]
Fig -4: DC-DC Boost Converter
The boost converter parameter values are calculated by
the following formulae and Table-2 shows the parameter
values of the boost converter:
Table -2: Parameter values of Boost Converter
SR.NO PARAMETERS VALUES
1. Input voltage 125V
2. Output voltage 400v-500V
3. Switching frequency 25kHz
4. Inductance 7mH
5. Input capacitance 1000µF
6. Output capacitance 135µF
7. Resistance 30Ω
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( )
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( )
( ) ( )
2. MAXIMUM POWERPOINT TRACKING
Monitoring the optimal power point of a photovoltaic
array is an important phase of a solar PV system. The huge
variety of techniques suggested can make it challenging to
identify the very best method to take on when applying a
solar PV system. The methods all differ in intricacy, variety
of sensing units needed, electronic or analog application,

convergence rate, monitoring capability, and set you back
efficiency.
The various techniques are used in MPPT for solar PV
systems such as Constant Voltage (CV), Temperature (T),
Open Voltage (OV), Feedback voltage (Current),
Perturbation and Observation (P&O), Incremental
Conductance (IC), Fuzzy logic controller (FLC), and
Artificial Neural Network [7].
2.1 FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER MPPT
The Fuzzy logic controller has large series of
applications in renewable resource applications. Using
fuzzy logic controllers was enhanced over the last years
due to its simpleness, managing imprecise inputs, does not
require a precise mathematical design, and can deal with
nonlinearity. FLC can be utilized as a controller to acquire
the optimal power that the solar PV module [8].
The procedure of a Fuzzy logic controller can be
categorized into three phases, fuzzification, rule evaluation,
and defuzzification. These elements and the basic style of a
FLCS are shown in Fig. 5.
Fig -5: Block diagram of fuzzy logic controller system
The five steps to solve the mathematical of a fuzzy logic
system. Step one is to identify input and output variables
and decide descriptors for the same. The second step is to
define the membership function for each of the input and
output variables as shown in Fig.7. The third and fourth
step is from rule base, rule evaluation. The last step in the
fuzzy logic system is defuzzification [9]. The output of FLC
is a change in the duty cycle of the DC-DC boost controller.
The procedure of defuzzification transforms the linguistic
value of output into a crisp output value. The many
methods of defuzzification such as lambda-cut, maxima,
weighted average, and the most commonly used centroid
method.
In the recommended system, the input variables of the
FLC are error (E) and the transform in error (CE) the
output of FLC is transformed in the duty cycle. Develop
factors to consider and the effectiveness of the fuzzy MPPT
formula depend upon the chosen input and the output
variable picked. The output variable of the FLC MPPT
formula is typically duty ratio regulated for changing the
running factor of the PV Module to optimize the power
output. One of the most generally utilized input variables
for FLC MPPT is the incline of the P-V curve of the PV
module and modifications in this slope. Since slope
vanishes at the MPP, both inputs can be determined as
complying with:
( )
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
( )
( ) ( ) ( )
Where Ppv and Vpv represent the power and voltage in
the P-V curve. Error E(k) and CE become the crisp inputs of
the fuzzy logic system. k and k-1 are the instants
respectively. The flow chart of fuzzy logic controller MPPT
is shown in Fig. 6.
Fig -6: Flow chart of fuzzy logic controller MPPT
The various types of membership functions such as
triangular, trapezoidal, and Gaussian specified membership
functions. The triangular type membership function is used
because it has less complexity when splitting values of the
low, medium, and high MF. contrasting various other
membership functions.
These variables are revealed in various fuzzy sets: NB
(negative big), NS (negative small), ZE (zero), PS (positive
small), PB (positive big) as shown in the table-3 and
Membership function two input and one output variable is
shown in Fig. 7.
(a): Input variable “E”

(b): Input variable “CE”
(c): Output variable “*CE”
Fig -7: Membership function two input and one output
variable
Table -3: Fuzzy logic Rule-based
CE*(o/p) CE(i/p)
NB NS ZE PS PB
NB ZE PB PB PB PB
E(i/p) NS PB PS PS ZE ZE
ZE PS ZE ZE ZE NS
PS ZE ZE NS NS NB
PB PB ZE NS NB ZE
3. SIMULATION RESULTS OF SOLAR PV SYSTEM
USING FLC MPPT
Fig-11: Resistive load: FLC MPPT Output power
Fig-12: Inductive load: FLC MPPT Output power
Fig-13: Capacitive load: FLC MPPT Output power
Fig-14: Resistive-Inductive load: FLC MPPT Output power

Fig-15: Resistive-Capacitive load: FLC MPPT Output
power
Fig-16: Inductive-Capacitive load: FLC MPPT Output
power
Fig-17: Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive load: FLC MPPT
Output power
Fig-18: Open circuit: FLC MPPT Output power
Table -4: Results of SPV System in FLC-based MPPT
SR.NO Load FLC MPPT Output power
Voltage
(V)
Current
(A)
Power
(W)
1. R 203 V 2.122 A 430.7 W
2. L 0.7566 V 2.245 A 1.698 W
3. C 474.9 V -5.302A -2517.9 W
4. RL 203.1 V 2.122 A 430.97 W
5. RC 474.9 V -3.841 A -1824.09 W
6. LC 474.9 V -9.721 A -4616.5 W
7. RLC 474.9 V -9.502 A -4512.4 W
8. Open
circuit
474.8 V -9.274 A -4395.8 W
4. CONCLUSIONS
This paper proposed a technique to generate power
using the solar photovoltaic system with a fuzzy logic
controller-based maximum power point tracking method
at different loading conditions. The active power is
generated during the Resistive and Inductive, Resistive-
Inductive loading conditions. The reactive power is
obtained from Capacitive, Resistive-Capacitive, Inductive-
Capacitive, Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive load, and Open
circuit loading conditions.
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