In this project, a fuzzy logic control (FLC) is proposed to control the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for a photovoltaic (PV) system. The proposed technique uses the fuzzy logic control to specify the size of incremental current in the current command of MPPT.   Achieving balance between power consumption and power production is a bigger challenge today. The best way to solve this imbalanced equation is to use solar energy as efficiently as possible. The problem in the usage of solar energy is with solar cell panel should be exposed maximum to the sun light. If the solar panel is fixed in a particular direction, then the sun light intensity varies from morning to evening. Moving the solar cell panel in the direction of sun can increase the solar energy generated from the solar cell.   Maximum Power Point Tracking, frequently referred to as MPPT, is an electronic system that operates the Photovoltaic (PV) modules in a manner that allows the modules to produce all the power they are capable of. MPPT is not a mechanical tracking system that “physically moves” the modules to make them point more directly at the sun. MPPT is a fully electronic system that varies the electrical operating point of the modules so that the modules are able to deliver maximum available power.  

The major building blocks of this project are:

 

• Photovoltaic System
• MPPT
• Fuzzy Logic Control
• CUK converter.

     

Block Diagram:

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