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— Solar energy has become a very popular source of energy in recent days because of its eco-friendly behaviour and never-ending amount in the nature. However, in practical case, the I-V and P-V characteristics of a solar panel contain a huge amount of ripples which actually affect the performance of the system. Therefore, to utilize solar energy efficiently, at a particular irradiance and temperature, Maximum Power Point (MPP) has to be determined and this maximum power must be extracted. In Proteus 8.3 Professional software, a simulation model of a MPPT based solar charge controller is designed using Arduino UNO, a multi-tasking programming platform based on AVR microcontroller. At different irradiance, MPP changes, and the maximum power point voltage (Vmp) also changes. The proposed model successfully tracks the Vmp at different irradiance. As finally charge controller circuit charges a dc battery, hence, after extracting maximum power from the solar panel, buck converter feeds it to a buck-boost converter to regulate the voltage.

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1. The proposed solar MPPT charge controller achieves up to 97% efficiency using the Perturb & Observe method.
2. A 250 watt solar panel was simulated with specifications from Sunmodule Pvt. Ltd. using Proteus 8 Professional.
3. The charge controller uses a buck converter followed by a buck-boost converter to regulate voltage.
4. Arduino UNO operates at 50 kHz to control MOSFETs in the buck and buck-boost circuits.
5. The purpose of the text is to design an efficient solar charge controller for maximum power extraction.

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What is the efficiency improvement associated with the Perturb & Observe MPPT algorithm?add

The implementation of the Perturb & Observe Method can enhance system efficiency by up to 97%.

How is the solar panel structured in the study's design?add

A configuration of 36 interconnected solar cells simulates a 250 watt solar panel, achieving Isc of 8.28 A.

What role does Arduino UNO play in the MPPT charge controller?add

Arduino UNO is utilized for PWM control, operating at a modified frequency of 50 kHz.

How does the buck-boost converter function in the energy system?add

The buck-boost converter adjusts the output voltage to ensure optimal charging of the 12V storage battery.

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MOSFETs IRF9520 serve as power switches, facilitating the operation of both buck and buck-boost converters.

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