Recent Research Trends in Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Abstract

In recent years, conventional energy sources are depleting and getting exhausted. In replacement of this, solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems are used because of its free availability, renewabiiity and less operating cost. But the constraints such as low efficiency, dependability on weather conditions are overcome by using maximum power point tracking(MPPT) algorithms and efficient converters to produce the maximum power output. MATLAB/Simuiink is used to model and analyze PV array, MPPT algorithms, and converters. In this paper, recent research developments in PV array, various MPPT techniques, many efficient Converters are presented. This paper will give an overall idea about the present research trends in the field of Solar Photovoltaic systems.