LandS-inspired algorithm for MPPT purpose

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel algorithm for tracking the maximum power point (MPPT) of a photovoltaic (PV) system. The algorithm is inspired by the popular game Ladder and Snake (LandS) with some modifications of the game's rules to adapt it to the MPPT problem. The algorithm was tested on a PV system modeled using Matlab/Simulink environment and compared to P&O and IC, which are the two most commonly used techniques for the MPPT objective. The results of the test show that the algorithm correctly identifies the MPP and stabilizes the system around this point. The comparison results show also that the proposed algorithm outperforms the other two techniques in terms of the tracking speed and accuracy.