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Design and implementation of PV emulator based on synchronous buck converter using Arduino Nano microcontroller

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper discusses the comprehensive design and implementation of a photovoltaic (PV) emulator hardware using a synchronous buck converter. The primary objective is to simulate the electrical characteristics of a real PV module under varying environmental conditions. The process involves detailed simulations carried out using MATLAB/Simulink software to evaluate the performance and accuracy of the emulator model. Various load values were tested to account for the impact of fluctuations in radiation and temperature. The accuracy of the emulator's output characteristics was validated by comparing them with the actual attributes of the SolarWorld Sun-module SW50 PV module. The final step involves constructing the hardware of the PV emulator using electronic components, with an Arduino Nano employed as the controller.

Source: International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems/International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering

DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v16.i1.pp448-456

Authors: Ahmad Saudi Samosir, Herri Gusmedi, Alfin Fitrohul Huda

Institution: Lampung University

Language: English

Topic: Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universitas Lampung, Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi