DESIGN OF A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE MAXIMUM POWER POINT OF SOLAR PANELS

Abstract

The maximum power point is an important parameter of solar panels. The solar panel works at its highest efficiency at that point. However, depending on the external conditions, such as irradiation and temperature, the maximum power point is constantly changing. Finding the maximum power point of a solar panel is practically necessary for the solar panel always to work at its maximum power.

In the scope of the current work, we have designed and implemented a system for measuring the maximum power point of solar panels. The tests of the designed system show the repeatability of the measurements and the dependance of the maximum power point of solar panels from the irradiation.