@inproceedings{94150f74e9a145cc8e60962ca51a1105,
title = "Multiple-input boost converter to minimize power losses due to partial shading in photovoltaic modules",
abstract = "A multiple-input boost (MIB) converter is proposed to implement maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for series strings of solar cells, typically connected across bypass diodes in photovoltaic (PV) modules. The proposed configuration is intended to increase energy harvest from the PV module during instances of partial shading. Results from an experimental prototype demonstrate that the MIB converter extracts up to 9.6 % more power compared to a single-input boost converter in a 120W PV module. The proposed topology can be adopted in emerging distributed MPPT system architectures that utilize microconverters and microinverters.",
keywords = "Maximum power point tracking, Microconverter, Microinverter, Multiple-input boost converter, Partial shading, Photovoltaics",
author = "Dhople, {Sairaj V.} and Ehlmann, {Jonathan L.} and Ali Davoudi and Chapman, {Patrick L.}",
year = "2010",
month = dec,
day = "20",
doi = "10.1109/ECCE.2010.5618013",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781424452866",
series = "2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings",
pages = "2633--2636",
booktitle = "2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings",
note = "2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 ; Conference date: 12-09-2010 Through 16-09-2010",
}