The performance of a photovoltaic (PV) array depends on temperature, radiation, shading and load size. Conventional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods have acceptable efficiencies under uniform conditions (irradiance = 1000 W/m2 temprature 25 °C), but in dynamic weather conditions, changes, also partial due to the presence several local points (MPP) P-V characteristic...

Photovoltaic (PV) panels are devices capable of transforming solar energy into electricity without emissions. They still a trending technology in the market not only because renewable features but also due to avoidance movable parts, which makes them an option with low maintenance. If output voltage is insufficient or needs be regulated, boost converter commonly connected PV panel. In this arti...

In this paper, we present a new maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm that can identify whether boost converter is operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM) or discontinuous (DCM). The conventional MPPT assumes the always CCM mode, even though not case. enter DCM due to factors such as inductor size, irradiance and temperature conditions, voltage step size of algorithm, PV array. pr...

In this paper, an improved artificial bee colony (I-ABC) algorithm for the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of a photovoltaic module array (PVMA) is presented. Even though P-V output characteristic curve with multi-peak was generated due to any damages or shading discovered on PVMA, I-ABC could get rid stuck local (LMPP), but quickly and stably track global (GMPP), thereby improving generati...