Design and Management of a Photovoltaic Pumping System

Abstract

Solar energy is recognized as one of the most important renewable alternatives to electricity, especially in remote areas where solar energy is not available due to high line costs. This innovative and sustainable solution is becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the world due to its environmental and economic benefits. The purpose of this research is to study water pumping using photovoltaic energy. Optimization algorithms are used to track the maximum power point and apply it to control step-ups in order to operate the photovoltaic system at maximum capacity and predict the impact of climate change on system performances. Powering the converter, powering the frequency converter and analysis of motor pump operation under the influence of climate change is presented and discussed however the control system credibility and effectiveness is proved by simulation results under MatLab/Simulink software.