A soft computing MPPT for PV system based on Cuckoo Search algorithm

Ahmed, Jubaer; Salam, Zainal

Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach to determine the maximum power point (MPP) in Photovoltaic (PV) System using the Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm. In CS, three samples of voltage are generated randomly over the span of the PV voltage. Based on the Le'vy distribution, the voltage samples are directed towards the best solution and on the basis of power comparison, the best position is found. The algorithm is simulated using MATLAB and compared to the conventional P&O method. It exhibits very fast convergence with zero steady state oscillation. In addition, it tracks the MPP perfectly when PV system is subjected to rapid changes of atmospheric condition.

Citation

Ahmed, J., & Salam, Z. (2013, May). A soft computing MPPT for PV system based on Cuckoo Search algorithm. Presented at 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, Istanbul, Turkey

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives
• Start Date: May 13, 2013
• End Date: May 17, 2013
• Online Publication Date: Oct 21, 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Deposit Date: Dec 28, 2021
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Pages: 558-562
• Series ISSN: 2155-5532
• Book Title: 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/PowerEng.2013.6635669
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2823263