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Solar photovoltaic (SPV) panels that convert light energy into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect have nonlinear internal resistance. Hence, with the variation in the intensity of light falling on the panel, the internal resistance varies. For effective utilization of the SPV panel, it is necessary to extract the maximum power from it. For maximum power extraction from SPV panels, DC-DC converter interface is used. The problem in using high frequency converter interface is the resultant high frequency ripple interaction with the SPV system. In this work, an interleaved boost converter (IBC) is considered to reduce the ripple. Our finding is that IBC fed by a SPV panel reduces this ripple to a greater extent. IBC also has a faster transient response as compared to conventional boost converters with reduced ripple contents. The main aim of this paper is to present a comparative analysis of the performance of IBC with inductors that are coupled in different ways. The results of the simulation were extrapolated with the help of MATLAB software and verified through experimentation.
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Braga HAC, Barbi I (1999), A 3-kW unity-power-factor rectifier based on a two-cell boost converter using a new parallel connection technique. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 14:209-217.
Duffie JA, Beckman WA (2006), Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. Hoboken, John Wiley Sons, 3rd edition.
Gow A, Manning CD (1996), Development of a model for photovoltaic arrays suitable for use in simulation studies of solar energy conversion systems. Power Electronics and Variable Speed Drives, Conference Publication 429:69-74.
Ho CNM, Breuninger H, Pettersson S, Escobar G, Serpa L, Coccia A (2011), A practical implementation of an interleaved boost converter using SiC diodes for PV applications. 8th International Conference on Power Electronics-ECCE Asia 372-379.
Hussein KH, Muta L, Hoshino T, Osakada M (1995), Maximum photovoltaic power tracking: An algorithm for rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. Proc. IEE Proc.-Generation, Transmiss. Distrib. 142:59-64.
Ibrahim S, Saban O (2010), Multifunctional interleaved boost converter for PV systems. IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), 951-956.
Lee P, Lee Y, Cheng DKW, Liu X (2000), Steady-state analysis of an interleaved boost converter with coupled inductors. IEEE Trans. on Industrial Electronics 47:787-795.
Phani KKS, Veerachary M (2006), PV power tracking through utility connected single-stage inverter. Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES '06. International Conference 1-6.
Rashid MH (2001), Power Electronics Handbook, 1st edition. From http://rapidlibrary.com/e/electronics+ handbook+pdf/. Accessed Nov 2012.
Salas V, Olias E, Barrado A, Lazaro A (2006), Review of the maximum power point tracking algorithms for stand-alone photovoltaic systems. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 90:1555-1578.
Shin HB, Park JG, Chung SK, Lee HW, Lipo TA (2005), Generalized steady-state analysis of multiphase interleaved boost converter with coupled inductors. Proc. IEE Electronics Power Application 152:584-594.
Thounthong P, Sethaku P, Rael S, Davat B (2008), Design and implementation of 2-phase interleaved boost converter for fuel cell power source. Proc. International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives, PEMD 91-95.
Tseng SY, Shiang JZ, Chang HH, Jwo WS, Hsieh CT (2007), A novel turn-on/off snubber for interleaved boost converter. IEEE 38th Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC '07) 2718-2724.
Veerachary M, Senjyu T, Uezato K (2001), Small-signal analysis of interleaved dual boost converter. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications 29:575-589.
Veerachary M, Senjyu T, Uezato K (2003), Neural network based maximum power point tracking of coupled inductor interleaved boost converter supplied PV system using fuzzy controller. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 50:749- 758.
Villalva MG, Gazoli JR, Filho ER (2009), Comprehensive approach to modeling and simulation of photovoltaic arrays. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 24:1198-1208.
Walker G (2001), Evaluating MPPT converter topologies using a MATLAB PV model. Journal of Electronics of England and Australia 21:45-55.
Wang CY (2009), Investigation on Interleaved Boost Converters and Applications. Dissertation submitted o the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.