{"title":"Modified MPPT Algorithms for Step Size and Switching Frequency Using Matlab/Simulink","authors":"Sampurna Panda","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.3604731","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3604731","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper two modified MPPTs have been proposed. Modifications are done to Perturb and Observe algorithm and Incremental Conductance algorithm. These algorithms have been simulated in MATLAB/SIMULINK for fixed and variable step size and at two different switching frequencies (1kHz, 10kHz) as well. Conventional PO and InC are compared with the modified algorithms. Their simulated results have been analysed in many ways to find out the most efficient condition for a Maximum Power Point Tracker. The Modified INC is proved to be improved algorithm with 96.26% tracking efficiency for non-uniform insolation at 1kHz switching frequency and 97.44% at 10kHz respectively","PeriodicalId":294548,"journal":{"name":"EnergyRN: Solar Integration (Topic)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125906655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intelligent Automated Smart Solar Panel Using Internet of Things","authors":"Mudang Nado, Ani Taggu","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.3516626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3516626","url":null,"abstract":"Due to increase in power consumption and greenhouse problem all over the world, an alternative source is necessary for generating clean and environmental friendly electric power. In this regard, solar energy could be a good choice of power generation. Moreover, solar energy has also become more efficient as compared to other source of energy systems. The performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel however depends on the incoming light to panel surface and it is governed by environmental parameters, mainly dust and lichen/moss buildups. All these shading creates a barrier in the path of incoming sun light, which reduces the amount of sunlight falling on photovoltaic panel surface, and hence power output and performance of panel reduces significantly. There is an urgency in improving the efficiency of solar power generation. To address this issue, we have successfully engineered a self-cleaning solar panel. This specific panel detects the obstruction with a LDR(Light Dependent Resistor) Sensor. It makes the decision from the Microcontroller unit to either clean the panel with the Wiper and Spray water or continue to charge the battery. Our mechanism to combat the decreasing in efficiency of the solar panel is unique, self-reliant, and easy to use. Thus we propose a solar panel cleaning system in order to make a solar panel operate at the best power generation state, while the solar panel is used in any environment.","PeriodicalId":294548,"journal":{"name":"EnergyRN: Solar Integration (Topic)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124979853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Purchase Behavior of Residential Solar Roof Top PV Adopters","authors":"Kausar Suraiya Quraishi, Salmah Ahmed","doi":"10.34218/ijm.10.5.2019.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34218/ijm.10.5.2019.003","url":null,"abstract":"Residential Solar Roof Top PV (RSRTPV) is a nascent technology and though India is a sun kissed land, yet the PV technology has not gained momentum by way of installations of roof tops in the residential sector.<br><br>The objective of this study is to get an insight into the purchase behavior of the residential solar roof top adopters in the city of Chennai, South India. <br><br>The study is based on primary data which was collected using a questionnaire. This RSRTPV adopter centric research of 105 respondents was conducted in the city of Chennai in South India. A structured, undisguised, questionnaire with 46 preselected questions was adopted after pilot testing. The length of the survey questionnaire was kept optimum with close-ended questions based on Likert scale to elicit quick responses, by the sampled adopters.<br><br>The demographic variables of the respondents indicate the green profile of a PV adopter. The study reveals their domestic consumption details like the nature of RSRTPV system, its size, type of installation, roof top area, type of dwelling and the financial option of the consumers etc. reflecting the characteristic status of RSRTPV installations. The study concludes that consumers’ experience, purchase behavior, knowledge of technology, its beneficial effects, accessible information on installations and customized financing options are vital inputs for aggressive market development of RSRTPV. The study also concludes that residential solar roof top segment remains the least developed, with its small transaction size, lower tariff and less third-party ownership.<br><br>The study identifies the need for consumer awareness to translate into interest in and adoption of RSRTPV. Chennai has 8.69 million population, while it has only 350 MW of roof top solar, which implies that the offtake is poor owing to loans and subsidies, not being nattractive to induce adoption. Research points the need for bringing about local laws mandating solar with net/gross metering regulations/relevant tariff rules for uptake of solar installations","PeriodicalId":294548,"journal":{"name":"EnergyRN: Solar Integration (Topic)","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131791847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}