Optimizing Solar Photovoltaic Systems

This book deals with the forefront of solar PV innovation, focusing on the critical role of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques in enhancing energy efficiency. It investigates many topics, including the fundamentals of solar energy, DC-DC converters, and battery technologies. Detailed analyses of prevalent MPPT algorithms underscore their pivotal impact on system performance. Central to this work is the development and rigorous validation of cutting-edge MPPT strategies using advanced tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Proteus environments for simulations, alongside experimental setups featuring the dSPACE DS1104 controller board. Readers will discover innovative MPPT approaches that promise accelerated convergence speeds, minimized power losses, and heightened tracking efficiency—crucial advancements for the expansive deployment of standalone PV systems. This book is a must-read for researchers, engineers, and renewable energy enthusiasts seeking to advance solar PV technology and surmount current barriers. It concludes with a forward-looking perspective on future research avenues, reaffirming solar energy as the cornerstone of sustainable power for future generations. Tailored for researchers in renewable energy, electrical engineering professionals, and advanced students in related fields, this book offers a definitive roadmap for optimizing solar photovoltaic systems through state-of-the-art MPPT techniques.