Hardware implementation of a bio-inspired MPPT technique for the control of a photovoltaic system

Abstract

In light of global warming and pollution issues, renewable energies such as solar are becoming more widely used. The use of MPPT controllers is essential to obtain maximum efficiency from solar photovoltaic panels. Under partial shading conditions, the use of more advanced techniques is necessary. Bio-inspired methods proved their effectiveness under these conditions. This work aims to implement the SSA bio-inspired technique. Starting from the software implementation, we model and simulate our chosen controller. We then go through the hardware design using the HLS design flow. Finally, we test our system under real-world conditions.