Modeling and simulation of photovoltaic water pumping system

Abstract

This paper presents modeling of a simple but efficient photovoltaic water pumping system. The system employs maximum power point tracker (MPPT). Two MPPT algorithms, subsystems and control methods will be modeled and simulated using Matlab Simulink with actual irradiance data. Simulation results will be presented in terms of performance parameters such as total energy produced and total volume of water pumped per day. The induction motor driven pump that is powered by a solar array is controlled by the field oriented control.