P&O MPPT for Wind Energy Conversion System – MATLAB/Simulink Model
 
The P&O MPPT-based Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) provides a complete, ready-to-run MATLAB/Simulink model designed for extracting maximum power from a wind turbine under varying wind conditions. The system integrates a 3 kW wind turbine, a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG), an uncontrolled rectifier, and a boost converter, enabling users to study the complete electrical conversion path from wind to regulated DC output.
 
The Perturb and Observe (P&O) MPPT algorithm continuously adjusts the duty cycle of the boost converter to track the maximum power point of the wind turbine. The model demonstrates stable performance under dynamic wind-speed transitions, effectively regulating the DC output voltage to 400 V while maximizing energy extraction. Power output ranges from 3 kW at 12 m/s to ~2.2 kW at 10.8 m/s, showcasing realistic turbine behavior and converter efficiency.
 
This simulation package is ideal for students, researchers, and engineers working on wind energy systems, MPPT techniques, converter control, and renewable-energy studies.
 
Key Features
✔️ Complete MATLAB/Simulink model with editable subsystem blocks
✔️ Wind turbine (3 kW) with realistic mechanical-to-electrical conversion
✔️ Variable-speed PMSG for efficient AC power generation
✔️ Uncontrolled diode rectifier producing ~250 V DC
✔️ Boost converter regulating output to 400 V under all wind conditions
✔️ Fully implemented P&O MPPT algorithm with duty-cycle modulation
✔️ Dynamic wind profile simulation (12 m/s → 10.8 m/s)
✔️ Power output: 3 kW at rated wind speed, ~2.2 kW at reduced wind
✔️ PWM operation at 10 kHz for the MOSFET switch
✔️ Ideal for learning MPPT, converter design, wind energy modeling, and research publications
 
What You Will Receive
📁 MATLAB/Simulink (.slx) Model
 
Applications
⚡ Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) Research
⚡ MPPT Algorithm Development and Analysis
⚡ Boost Converter Design & Control Studies
⚡ Renewable Energy Training & Academic Projects
⚡ Comparative Study of MPPT Techniques