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The development of a new maximum power point tracker for a very high efficiency, compound curve photovoltaic array for a solar powered vehicle

Skaale, I, Patterson, DJ and Pullen, H (1999). The development of a new maximum power point tracker for a very high efficiency, compound curve photovoltaic array for a solar powered vehicle. In: World Renewable Energy Conference, Perth, 10-13 February 1999.

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ISI LOC 000089252000041
Author Skaale, I
Patterson, DJ
Pullen, H
Title The development of a new maximum power point tracker for a very high efficiency, compound curve photovoltaic array for a solar powered vehicle
Conference Name World Renewable Energy Conference
Conference Location Perth
Conference Dates 10-13 February 1999
Conference Publication Title Renewable Energy
Place of Publication Perth, WA, Australia
Publisher Murdoch University
Publication Year 1999
Volume Number 22
Issue Number 1-3
ISSN 0960-1481   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 295
End Page 302
Total Pages 8
HERDC Category E2 - Conference Publication - Full written paper, non refereed proceedings (internal)
Abstract A maximum power point tracker for a very high efficiency, compound curve photovoltaic array for a solar powered vehicle is presented. Using an open loop algorithm to achieve maximum power point tracking, synchronous rectification to improve the overall circuit efficiency in a boost converter, and optimising the components according to a weight/ power-loss trade-off, greater than 98% efficiency is achieved.
 
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