๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐
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๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Solar PV battery charging systems are widely used in renewable energy applications, standalone power systems, electric vehicle charging, and research-based MATLAB/Simulink studies. This product presents a complete ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ model using two different MPPT techniques:
โข ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
โข ๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐
The model helps students, researchers, and engineers understand how solar PV power is extracted, converted, controlled, and used for ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ through a DC-DC Zeta converter.

๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ
This MATLAB/Simulink model includes a solar PV array, MPPT controller, battery charger logic, Zeta converter, battery bank, and DC load. The main objective is to extract maximum power from the PV panel and charge the battery safely based on battery voltage and SOC conditions.
Component | Description |
Solar PV Array | Generates power from solar irradiation and temperature |
MPPT Controller | Tracks maximum power point using ANN or P&O |
Zeta Converter | Performs buck and boost operation based on duty cycle |
Battery | Stores the extracted solar energy |
Load | Connected at the output side of the converter |
Measurement Blocks | Measure PV, battery, and load parameters |
๐๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
Parameter | Value |
Total PV Power | 2000 W |
Single PV Panel Power | 250 W |
PV Voltage at Maximum Power | 39.9 V |
PV Current at Maximum Power | 8.1 A |
Series Panels per String | 4 |
Parallel Strings | 2 |
Battery Voltage | 48 V |
Battery Capacity | 200 Ah |
Load Power | 500 W |
Initial Irradiation | 1000 W/mยฒ |
Changed Irradiation | 500 W/mยฒ |
Cell Temperature | 25ยฐC |
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
The solar PV array receives solar irradiation and temperature as input. Based on these conditions, the PV system generates voltage, current, and power.
The generated PV power is processed through the ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ. The converter duty cycle is controlled by the selected MPPT technique. The output power is used for two purposes:
โข Supplying the connected DC load
โข Charging the 48 V battery
When solar irradiation is high, more power is available for battery charging. When irradiation is reduced, the available PV power decreases, and the battery charging current also reduces.
๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ
The model uses two MPPT control methods for comparison.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ
The ANN MPPT controller receives:
โข Solar irradiation
โข Cell temperature
Based on these inputs, the ANN model generates the reference voltage for maximum power point operation. This reference voltage is compared with the actual PV voltage. The error is processed through a PI controller, which produces the duty cycle for the converter.
๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ข๐
The duty cycle is allowed to the PWM generator only when:
โข Battery SOC is below 100%
โข Battery voltage is below the fully charged voltage limit
If the battery is already fully charged, the controller blocks the duty cycle to avoid overcharging.
๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ
The P&O MPPT method uses PV voltage and PV current to track the maximum power point. It continuously observes the change in PV power and voltage and adjusts the duty cycle with a small step size.
This method is simple and widely used, but it may produce oscillations around the maximum power point, especially during sudden irradiation changes.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐
Feature | ANN MPPT | P&O MPPT |
Input Parameters | Irradiation and temperature | PV voltage and current |
Tracking Response | Smooth and fast | Slower during sudden changes |
Oscillation | Low | Higher |
Irradiation Change Handling | Better | Moderate |
Battery Charging Response | Smooth | More transient variation |
Suitability | Advanced MPPT study | Basic MPPT comparison |
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ
The model is tested under changing irradiation conditions. Initially, the irradiation is set to 1000 W/mยฒ. After 5 seconds, the irradiation is reduced to 500 W/mยฒ.
Condition | PV Power | Battery Charging Behavior | Load Power |
1000 W/mยฒ | Around 2000 W | Higher charging current | 500 W |
500 W/mยฒ | Around 1000 W | Reduced charging current | 500 W |
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ
โข PV voltage remains smooth
โข PV current changes properly with irradiation
โข PV power reduces from around 2000 W to 1000 W
โข Battery current changes smoothly
โข Battery SOC increases gradually
โข Load power remains stable at 500 W
๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ
โข PV voltage contains more oscillation
โข PV current shows transient variation
โข PV power takes more time to reach maximum power point
โข During irradiation change, a larger dip is observed
โข Battery current shows more transient behavior
โข Load power remains nearly constant
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ
โข Complete MATLAB/Simulink model for solar PV battery charging
โข Includes both ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ and ๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐ methods
โข 2000 W PV system with 48 V, 200 Ah battery
โข DC-DC Zeta converter based charging system
โข Battery SOC and voltage-based charging protection
โข PV voltage, current, and power measurement
โข Battery voltage, current, and SOC measurement
โข Load voltage, current, and power measurement
โข Useful for MPPT comparison and academic research
๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
This model is suitable for:
โข Solar PV battery charging studies
โข Renewable energy system simulation
โข MPPT algorithm comparison
โข MATLAB/Simulink learning projects
โข Power electronics converter analysis
โข Battery charging controller design
โข Engineering final year projects
โข Research work related to solar energy systems
๐๐ก๐จ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ?
User Category | Benefit |
Students | Learn solar PV MPPT and battery charging control |
Researchers | Compare ANN and P&O MPPT performance |
Engineers | Study Zeta converter-based PV charging system |
Project Developers | Use as a reference model for renewable energy projects |
MATLAB Learners | Understand complete Simulink implementation |
๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐&๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ model provides a clear comparison between intelligent and conventional MPPT techniques. The ANN MPPT gives a smoother response with reduced oscillation, while the P&O MPPT provides a simple and useful reference for basic MPPT operation.
This model is a useful learning and research resource for understanding solar PV power extraction, DC-DC converter control, battery charging logic, and MPPT performance comparison in MATLAB/Simulink.



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