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  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fault Diagnosis

Background:

  • Isolated photovoltaic (PV) systems require robust fault detection methods.
  • Partial shading is a common issue that degrades PV system performance.
  • Existing diagnostic techniques may lack sensitivity for early fault detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate predictive diagnosis techniques for isolated PV systems.
  • To investigate the advantages of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) regulators for fault diagnosis.
  • To propose modifications for improved PV system homogeneity and fault detection.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of predictive diagnosis techniques tailored for isolated PV installations.
  • Comparative analysis of MPPT versus Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) regulators for fault diagnosis.
  • System assembly modifications to enhance solar irradiance reception homogeneity.

Main Results:

  • MPPT regulators demonstrate superior sensitivity in detecting partial shading faults.
  • The physical separation of electrical parameters in MPPT systems aids early predictive symptom identification.
  • Proposed assembly modifications improve panel homogeneity concerning solar irradiance.

Conclusions:

  • MPPT regulators are more suitable for predictive fault diagnosis in isolated PV systems, especially for partial shading.
  • Enhanced sensitivity and early detection of faults are achievable with MPPT-based systems.
  • Optimized PV system design can further improve diagnostic capabilities.