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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 (2001). Development of a new maximum power point tracker for a very high efficiency, compound curve photovoltaic array for a solar powered vehicle. Renewable Energy,22(1-3):295-302.

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Title Development of a new maximum power point tracker for a very high efficiency, compound curve photovoltaic array for a solar powered vehicle
Author Skaale, I
Patterson, DJ
Pullen, H
Journal Name Renewable Energy
Publication Date 2001
Volume Number 22
Issue Number 1-3
ISSN 0960-1481   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-0035216476
Start Page 295
End Page 302
Total Pages 8
Place of Publication UK
Publisher Pergamon
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DEST)
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.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0960-1481(00)00057-4   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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