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  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Control Systems

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  • Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is crucial for optimizing photovoltaic (PV) energy generation.
  • Model Predictive Control (MPC) offers advanced strategies for MPPT implementation.
  • Existing MPPT-based MPC methods include fixed and variable switching techniques, each with implementation complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comparative review of MPPT techniques utilizing Model Predictive Control (MPC).
  • To introduce novel, simplified MPC-based MPPT methods.
  • To evaluate the performance of conventional and proposed techniques under various operating conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative review of fixed and variable switching MPPT techniques based on MPC.
  • Development of a simplified fixed switching MPC method by eliminating the Proportional-Integral (PI) controller.
  • Proposal of a direct realization technique for variable switching MPC, avoiding converter model discretization.
  • Experimental validation under static and dynamic conditions.

Main Results:

  • The proposed methods simplify the implementation of MPPT-based MPC.
  • Elimination of the PI controller in fixed switching methods enhances efficiency.
  • Direct realization of variable switching MPC simplifies application to diverse converters.
  • Reduced sensor count achieved with proposed techniques.
  • Experimental results demonstrate effectiveness under varying conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Simplified MPC-based MPPT techniques offer improved performance and easier implementation for PV systems.
  • The proposed methods reduce hardware requirements and enhance control efficiency.
  • These advancements contribute to more effective utilization of solar energy.