Modeling and Optimization of a Photovoltaic Generator with Matlab/Simulink
Ahmed Yahfdhou1, Abel Kader Mahmoud2, Issakha Youm3

1Mr. Ahmd Yahfdhou, Department of Physics, FST-UCAD, Dakar Senegal.
2Prof. Abel Kader Mahmoud, Department of Physics, FST-UN, Nouakchott Mauritania,
3Prof. IssakhaYoum, Department of Physics, FST-UCAD, Dakar Senegal.
Manuscript received on 10 September 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 September 2013 | Manuscript Published on 30 September 2013 | PP: 108-111 | Volume-3 Issue-4, September 2013 | Retrieval Number: D1208093413/13©BEIESP
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Abstract: The output power of a photovoltaic generator is related to many climatic factors like temperature and solar illumination; it is then necessary to track the maximum power point in real time to optimize the photovoltaic system efficiency. This work presents the modeling of a photovoltaic system with a maximum power point tracking (MPPT). The operating of the photovoltaic system and the improvement of its efficiency taking into account rapid variations of meteorological conditions is presented with a MPPT based on perturb and observe (P&O) strategy, both implemented using Matlab. Simulation results showed that operating point oscillates around maximum power point and these oscillations are proportional to the variations of the incident illumination.
Keywords: Photovoltaic Generator, MPPT, Matlab.

Scope of the Article: Bio-Science and Bio-Technology