Hi
My name is Anand nd currently doin my final year in EE. I've decided to do my final year project in the solar field. I think i'll b doin it in MPPT but i don know as wher to start. Can u ppl plz provide me a circuit design of a MPPT? what r d components we need in its design? d MPPT circuit control must be based on microprocessor control. I'm also planning to add the invertr circuit to d solar output. how would u design an inverter circuit for a solar cell? if ther's any such circuit diagram for it plz provide me.


ps- If u hav any other project topics on solar, plz suggest me, I'll b really grateful

Regards
Anand

Hi, a MPPT would be a great project.
Are you aiming for a DC output or an AC output??

If you want a DC output, the type of converter you will use will depend on your output voltage, ie, if you need a higher output voltage than your solar panel can handle, you will need to use a boost converter.

The mppt will consist of 2 parts. The micro controller used for regulation, and the power stage (DC-DC converter).

Also, what sort of output voltage and power does your solar panel have???

Hi Tony
Thanks for replyin.Actually I got a circuit for DC output and a microcontroller based control circuit. But I'm plannin to Change d circuit a bit. Instead of d DC-DC converter I'm goin to insert d PWM Inverter. My problem is I'm new to this Solar Power topics and I'm not in a position to design a inverter circuit for PV's... How would a normal PV cell with a Inverter look like? I mean d ratings and d inverter configuration(With firing circuit). Can u provide me Any links to such circuits... My output power/voltage is not high. Its enough if i Jus light a lamp.Its d inverter design nd d control circuit that matters... Hope I'm clear......'ll give a more detailed description of my project by this weekend...


Regards
Anand.

hi,
i'm doing engineering in TE E&TC.i had done a project on MPPT for photovoltaic arrays in TE as mini project.
i had designed dc to dc converter.may b i can send u all the details if u havn't found anything yet.
But for my BE i would like to do a project based on solar only.So if u have any different idea or anything new plzzz send the details.....