Enhanced incremental conductance MPPT with adjustable reference current and scheduled-gain using a power zoning strategy for flyback-based photovoltaic inverter systems

Yaakub, Muhamad Faizal and Mohd Radzi, Mohd Amran and Mohd Noh, Faridah Hanim and Azri, Maaspaliza and Shafie, Suhaidi and Azis, Norhafiz and Zaidan, AAhmad Naji (2025) Enhanced incremental conductance MPPT with adjustable reference current and scheduled-gain using a power zoning strategy for flyback-based photovoltaic inverter systems. Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, 13 (9). pp. 261-273. ISSN 2327-5901

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Abstract

Efficient and reliable Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is crucial for photovoltaic (PV) systems, particularly under rapidly changing irradiance and temperature. This paper proposes an enhanced MPPT algorithm that extends the traditional Incremental Conductance (IncCond) method by introducing an adjustable reference current and scheduled-gain, coordinated through a power zoning strategy that suits current-source inverter or converter. Unlike conventional approaches based on voltage-source converters that adjust duty cycle or input voltage, the proposed method employs current-driven control tailored to distinct power regions, enabling faster and more accurate tracking. The algorithm was developed and validated in MATLAB/Simulink, providing a rigorous simulation environment to evaluate its dynamic performance. Results show that the proposed method achieves negligible overshoot, with deviations corrected in less than 16 milliseconds and maximum overshoot limited to under 2 W, even under extreme operating conditions such as 0˚C. Within normal operating ranges and near rated power, oscillations are minimal, overcoming the common drawbacks of conventional IncCond methods that suffer from slower convergence and steady-state oscillations. The findings confirm that the scheduled-gain power-zoning framework ensures a superior balance of transient speed, steady-state accuracy, and system stability, offering a practical and efficient solution for real-time PV applications in variable environments.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Incremental Conductance, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), PV Inverter, Power Zoning, Schedule-Gain
Divisions:	Faculty Of Electrical Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	13 May 2026 01:57
Last Modified:	13 May 2026 01:57
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29709
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