Satyendra Vishwakarma

Solar electric or photovoltaic technology is one of the biggest renewable energy resources to generate electrical power and the fastest growing power generation. The purpose of this work is to analyze the interface of photovoltaic system to grid, the power electronics and the method to track the maximum power point (MPP) of the solar panel. The simulations of the PV with maximum power point, boost converter and inverter were performed by varying the irradiance and with battery energy storage also. The battery control system was also designed in order to show characteristics of the battery. Finally, the PV performance with constant irradiance and with variable irradiance was analyzed.

Solar energy is clean, inexhaustible and environment-friendly potential resource among renewable energy options. But neither a standalone solar photovoltaic system nor a wind energy system can provide a continuous supply of energy due to seasonal and periodic variations. Therefore, in order to satisfy the load demand, grid connected energy systems are now being implemented that combine solar and conventional conversion units.