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A novel algorithm for maximum power point tracking using computer vision (CVMPPT).

Morteza Ahmadi^1,2, Masoud Abrari¹, Majid Ghanaatshoar¹

¹Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

|April 11, 2024

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This study introduces a novel computer vision algorithm for solar module maximum power point (MPP) tracking. It enhances speed and reliability by replacing iterative methods with digital image processing, improving solar energy harvesting.

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Area of Science:

Renewable Energy Systems
Photovoltaic Technology
Artificial Intelligence in Energy

Background:

Solar module performance is defined by power-voltage curves, with peak tracking crucial for maximum power extraction.
Environmental factors like temperature and irradiance shift the maximum power point (MPP).
Partial shading creates multiple peaks, complicating traditional iterative maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods, which are often slow and unreliable under dynamic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel computer vision-based algorithm for accurate and efficient global maximum power point (MPP) tracking in solar modules.
To overcome the limitations of conventional iterative MPPT techniques, particularly under partial shading and rapidly changing environmental conditions.

Main Methods:

A new algorithm employing computer vision techniques to identify the global MPP on the solar module's power-voltage curve was developed.
The algorithm was implemented using Matlab/Simulink, focusing on replacing iterative analogue calculations with digital processing.
Experimental validation was performed to verify the algorithm's effectiveness and real-time performance.

Main Results:

The proposed computer vision algorithm successfully identified the global maximum power point (MPP) without relying on iterative voltage calculations.
The algorithm demonstrated increased speed and enhanced reliability in MPP tracking compared to traditional methods.
Real-time data acquisition for the MPP was achieved, confirming the algorithm's practical applicability.

Conclusions:

The novel computer vision algorithm offers a significant advancement in maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for solar modules.
This approach provides a faster, more reliable, and iteration-free method for optimizing solar energy harvesting, especially under challenging conditions.
The digital, vision-based strategy represents a promising direction for future solar energy management systems.