Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: An effective solar charge controller's design is essential to maximizing the energy that photovoltaic (PV) systems can capture. This paper describes the design and implementation of an Arduino microcontroller-based Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller. The purpose of this design is to improve solar energy systems' efficiency and dependability, especially in large-scale or high-current applications. The LM7815 regulator is used by the charge controller to control voltage, and high-power transistors (2SC5200) are used to boost current in order to provide a high load capacity. In order to guarantee optimal efficiency, MPPT controllers dynamically modify the solar panels' operating point to optimize the energy gathering process. The Arduino-based controller is open-source and inexpensive; it can be used in off-grid solar power systems. The technology can manage a maximum current of 60A and charge a battery bank effectively. The research analyzed the circuit design, control algorithms, and experimental findings, and real-world testing is used to assess the system's performance. The result was very impressive; the system proved to be efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, making it a viable solution for off-grid and high-power solar applications. Keywords: MPPT, Arduino, charge controller, solar energy, photovoltaic systems, renewable energy, battery charging, Solar Power, Current Boosting
Source: NIU journal of humanities.
Authors: Matthew B. Olajide, Stephen Adeyoye, Kehinde Otesile, David S. Kuponiyi, Charity S. Odeyemi
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406141159