DC Opportunities Publishes Paper at the 2024 International Conference on DC Microgrids on String Level Solar MPPT Technology

DC Opportunities is excited to announce the publication of new paper focusing on the development of a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system for solar-powered yachts. This was presented earlier this year at the 2024 ICDCM. The system addresses partial shading issues caused by yacht masts and sails, using string-level converters and an isolated converter to maximize energy yield, even in challenging conditions. The research demonstrates a threefold increase in power generation, pushing the boundaries of renewable energy in marine applications.

L. I. Gorostidi, J. Echeverry, H. L. Moens, B. van Someren and L. Mackay, “Design of a Cell String Level Maximum Power Point Tracking Converter Connected to a DC Grid,” 2024 IEEE Sixth International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM), Columbia, SC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ICDCM60322.2024.10665273.

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