MPPT Design for Optimizing the Output Power of Solar Power Plants Using Matlab Simulink

Electrical Engineering

The depletion of fossil energy reserves leads to the need for energy that can replace it, one of which is solar energy. In order for the maximum photovoltaic power produced, MPPT is needed. The MPPT system overcomes the problem of photovoltaics that cannot expend maximum power due to the influence of irradiation and temperature by tracking the maximum power point of solar panels using a DC-DC boost converter. This final project aims to design and simulate MPPT for PLTS Off-Grid using Matlab Simulink software. The test was conducted based on irradiation data and daily temperature in Semarang City, Central Java. Test results showed that when irradiation conditions are 204 W / m and temperatures of 29 ° C solar panels without the use of MPPT produce power of 200.2 W while solar panels using MPPT produce power of 207.4 W. When irradiation conditions are 895 W / m and temperatures of 24 ° C solar panels without the use of MPPT produce power of 342.3 W while solar panels using MPPT produce power of 948.8 W. So by using MPPT solar panels can produce more maximum power.

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