DESIGN AND TESTING OF MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING SYSTEM USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR SOLAR PANEL

Abstract

Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is a technique to maximize the power output. Photovoltaic Cells and other similar devices use this technique to get maximum power. Photovoltaic cells have a complex relationship between their operating environment and power they can produce. [1] The power output depends mainly on solar irradiance, temperature and total resistance. Due to nonlinear I-V characteristics, where output power varies with cell voltage it is necessary to develop a mechanism that will harness the maximum power available from sun at all the times.