Note: - This problem set requires MATLAB or other software.
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If any of the algorithms below reaches a point where it oscillates three times around the MPP (i.e., it crosses the MPP back and forth three times at the same points), you can stop the simulation and report your results.
Problem #1 – Incremental Conductance MPPT Method .
An ideal PV panel model can be used to understand the operation of the P&O method. Let the panel parameters be n=1, T=300K, IL=3A, and Io=10-10A.
a) Plot the I-V and P-V curves of the panel.
b) Based on the I-V and P-V curves, what are the theoretical MPP, VMPP, and IMPP?
c) Using a step size of ?V=0.1V, and starting at VPV=0V, implement the incremental conductance algorithm in a manner similar to the flowchart. Find the two values of VPV around which the oscillation occurs.
d) Repeat part (c) for a step ?V=0.01V.