A Novel MPPT-Based Solar Irradiance Estimator: Integration of a Hybrid Incremental Conductance Integral Backstepping Algorithm for PV Systems with Experimental Validation

Ambe Harrison; Njimboh Henry Alombah; Salah Kamel; Hossam Kotb; Sherif S. M. Ghoneim; Ilyass El Myasse

doi:10.3390/ASEC2023-15966

Engineering Proceedings (Nov 2023)

A Novel MPPT-Based Solar Irradiance Estimator: Integration of a Hybrid Incremental Conductance Integral Backstepping Algorithm for PV Systems with Experimental Validation

Ambe Harrison,
Njimboh Henry Alombah,
Salah Kamel,
Hossam Kotb,
Sherif S. M. Ghoneim,
Ilyass El Myasse

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Ambe Harrison: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Technology (COT), University of Buea, Buea P.O. Box 63, Cameroon
Njimboh Henry Alombah: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, Bambili P.O. Box 39, Cameroon
Salah Kamel: Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan 81542, Egypt
Hossam Kotb: Department of Electrical Power and Machines, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
Sherif S. M. Ghoneim: Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Ilyass El Myasse: EEIS Laboratory, ENSET Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca 28830, Morocco

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ASEC2023-15966
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 56, no. 1
p. 262

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This paper outlines the development of a high-performance maximum power point tracking (MPPT)-based solar irradiance estimator for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The suggested estimator is constructed around a simple current–voltage-based algebraic equation that hinges on the operation of the PV system at its maximum power point (MPP). In the realm of MPP operation, the overall system is driven by a nonlinear MPPT controller. To achieve this function, we integrated a hybrid incremental conductance integral backstepping (H-INC-IBS) controller to effectively regulate the PV system. This controller was specially chosen for its powerful potency in maximizing the dynamics of the PV system, leading to heightened robustness against changing environmental conditions. The simulation results are provided to showcase the suitability of the proposed estimator. Furthermore, the estimator was verified under experimental conditions, highlighting its soundness and practicality. Through evaluations and comparisons with the conventional irradiance estimator, this paper aimed to emphasize the superiority of the proposed solar irradiance estimator in providing more accurate estimations of solar irradiance for PV systems operating under MPPT supervision.

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ISSN: 2673-4591 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Engineering machinery, tools, and implements
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