This project is a MPPT solar charge controller based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller from Espressif. For those unfamiliar with MPPT, it stands for Maximum Power Point Tracking. MPPT is a technique ...

Abstract: This paper presents two separate control circuits for a soft-switching phase-shift full-bridge (PSFB) pulse-width modulated (PWM) dc-dc converter. The PSFB converter is operated with maximum ...

In order to sense the solar panel voltage a voltage divider was used to step it down, as it can be greater than the maximum voltage of 5V that the Arduino can handle and thus it can damage the board.

Abstract: Aiming at the starting problem of the conventional BOOST solar collector circuit under the control of MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking), an improvement measure is proposed to assist BOOST ...

A Solar Power Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Controller is a crucial component in optimizing the performance of solar power systems. It ensures that solar panels operate at their maximum power ...

This is a simple solar boost converter and voltage limiter circuit that charges a 12V battery from a 6V solar panel. It also demonstrates MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) capability. When we think ...

Smart grids are considered as key solutions to solve current power security issues. Among these suggestions, microgrid is proposed to integrate distributed generations (DGs) such as photovoltaic (PV) ...

Mixing PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) charge controllers in a solar power system is technically possible, but it requires careful consideration of several factors ...

Introduction | This project was created in the scope of the the class ENGR 460 "Power Engineering" conducted through online learning at Walla Walla University. I was tasked with designing, building, ...