Evaluation and Control of a Solar Power System Connected with an Electrical Grid

Also Available Domains Solar Power Generation

Project Code :TEMAPE356

Objective

The main objective of the project is to evaluate and control a solar power system connected to an electrical grid using the Incremental Conductance (INC) MPPT technique to optimize energy transfer and improve system performance.

Abstract

This paper investigates the integration of the Incremental Conductance (INC) MPPT algorithm a in a grid-connected solar power system. Solar energy systems, particularly photovoltaic (PV) arrays, are subject to performance variations due to changing environmental conditions such as irradiance and temperature. Existing methods, such as Perturb and Observe (P&O) MPPT algorithms, although simple, suffer from efficiency issues under rapidly changing weather conditions, leading to suboptimal power extraction and grid interaction. The INC algorithm used in this work addresses these shortcomings by adjusting the duty cycle of the DC-DC converter more precisely, dynamically tracking the maximum power point (MPP). Additionally, the inverter is controlled via VOC, which ensures stable synchronization with the grid, maintaining the DC-link voltage and facilitating smooth power transfer.

Keywords: Renewable Energies, Photovoltaic, Static Converter, INC- MPPT, Electrical Grid, Simulation

NOTE: Without the concern of our team, please don't submit to the college. This Abstract varies based on student requirements.

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Specifications

Software Configuration:

Operating System     : Windows 7/8/10

Application Software: Matlab/Simulink

 

Hardware Configuration:

RAM                           : 8 GB

Processor                     : I3 / I5 (Mostly prefer)

Learning Outcomes

·         Introduction to Matlab/Simulink

·         What is EISPACK & LINPACK

·         How to start with MATLAB

·         About Matlab language

·         About tools & libraries

·         Application of Matlab/Simulink

·         About Matlab desktop

·         Features of Matlab/Simulink

·         Basics on Matlab/Simulink

·         Introduction INC MPPT

·         Introduction to Solar System

·         Introduction to Inverter

·         Project Development Skills:

o   Problem analyzing skills

o   Problem solving skills

o   Creativity and imaginary skills

o   Programming skills

o   Deployment

o   Testing skills

o   Debugging skills

o   Project presentation skills

o   Thesis writing skills

 

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