FPGA-based Adaptive Variable Step MPPT Real Time Simulation for Photovoltaic Systems

Abstract In order to obtain more output power, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control technology is usually designed to track the maximum power of photovoltaic (PV) array. The traditional power disturbance observation method tends to cause power oscillation loss, so an adaptive variable step algorithm is presented to balance the tracking accuracy and speed of PV system. Different from off-line simulation, the overall model is built on FPGA to complete the real time digital realization of MPPT control for PV system. Finally, the model is simulated and verified by ModelSim software. The experimental results show that the system can track the maximum power more quickly and accurately in real time.