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Maximum power point tracking in photovoltaic (PV) systems: A review of different approaches

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The penetration of photovoltaics (PV’s) in electric power generation is continually increasing. Tracking maximum power point in PV systems is an important task and represents a challenging problem. In maximum power point tracking (MPPT), the duty cycle of DC-DC converter is adjusted in a way that maximum achievable power is extracted from PV system. In this paper, the existing MPPT strategies are classified into two main categories and the strategies of each category are reviewed. Based on the conducted review, some directions for future research are recommended. The author strongly believes that this paper will be helpful for researchers and engineers in the field of PV systems.

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  • Jordehi, A. Rezaee, 2016. "Maximum power point tracking in photovoltaic (PV) systems: A review of different approaches," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 65(C), pages 1127-1138.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:65:y:2016:i:c:p:1127-1138
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.053
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