Solar Photovoltaic Array Reconfiguration using Magic Su-Do-Ku algorithm for Maximum Power Production under Partial Shading Conditions

摘要： Power generation using photovoltaic (PV) array diminishes during shading. Under the conditions, the solar PV modules are exposed to dissimilar solar irradiation. The power vs voltage curve and current vs voltage curve of such PV array consist of multiple peaks in its characteristics and consequently the mismatch losses occur. This paper explores the power enhancement in PV array, which is exposed to partial shading conditions, through Magic Su-Do-Ku based static reconfiguration. The previous suggested static reconfiguration strategies attain poor power enhancement due to ineffectual shade dispersion. This proposed Magic Su-Do-Ku based interconnection arrangement overcomes these drawbacks to attain uniform shadow dispersion without altering the Total-Cross-Tied (TCT) connections. The power enhancement of the PV array has been analyzed through its P-V characteristics, mismatch loss, and effect of shade dispersion on its maximum power point (MPP) with different shading patterns. The performance of suggested arrangement shows good results for various shading patterns.