A non-linear control strategy for a PV conversion system with energy storage

Abstract

A nonlinear control of a PV Energy Conversion System (PVECS) with energy storage system and maximum power extraction is presented. The control strategy is designed in two steps. Firstly, a MPPT algorithm is designed to tracking the maximum power point in variable irradiations, battery state of charge (SOC) and load changes. Then, thanks to its many advantages such as simplicity against parameter uncertainties, a Sliding Mode Control approach (SMC) is applied to control the standalone PV energy conversion system. Finally, the performances of MPPT techniques and SMC controller in the closed loop are checked using the MATLAB/SIMULINK.

Keywords

• solar pv
• sliding mode control
• mppt
• dc/dc converter
• battery state of charge