Various Techniques of MPPT Based Charge Controller and Comparison of A/C with D/C Home Appliances - A Review

Abstract

Controlling the PV array to generate the maximum power at certain environment conditions, the efficiency of the PV generation system could be improved. Using control algorithms, the PV array can operate at the maximum power point. This self-optimization process is referred as Maximum power point tracking (MPPT). A maximum power point tracker (MPPT) is a power electronic DC-DC converter inserted between the PV array and its load to achieve optimum matching. Researchers have studied and developed numerous methods and used many algorithms to track the Maximum power point of PV Module and extract maximum power using MPPT technique. This review article accumulates various algorithms through which MPPT could be attained and assists the researchers to understand the principle of their working. The paper also gives an idea to about less explored DC appliances and their viabilities in existing and proposed DC system.