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This paper presents a new algorithm for improving the maximum power point tracking method in solar cells. The perturb and observe and the constant voltage algorithms are combined intelligently in order to have a fast response and a high power efficiency. Furthermore, a two-phase interleaved boost converter with a coupled inductor is used with the proposed algorithm. The input capacitor and inductor of this converter are much smaller than those of the conventional types of converters. Therefore, its inherent delay is too short. Computer simulations carried out in PowerSIM and experimental results using a 100 W prototype verify the superior performance of the proposed algorithm and converter. The operating principle and comparisons with the conventional algorithms and other methods are presented in this paper. Moreover, a cost function is presented to compare the new algorithm with the others. The experimental results show that the presented system tracks any changes in power in less than 10 ms, and a quick response to the maximum power point is achieved.

This Paper proposes a novel three-level, threeport, bidirectional dc-dc converter (TLTPBC). Through the bidirectional battery port, the TLTPBC guarantees the continuous flow of energy to the load when the system is deprived of the input source during faults. Owing to reduction of voltage stress across semiconductor devices, the proposed converter is appropriate for medium and high voltage applications, such as transportation systems, residential and office buildings. Moreover, the size of the passive components is reduced which is the inherent advantage of the three-level structures. The results demonstrate the proposed merits of the converter, and verify that the output voltage is well regulated both in presence and absence of the input source.

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This study proposes a control technique for single-input dual-output three-level dc-dc converter (SIDO-TLC) using feedback (FB) and feedforward (FF) principles. Through the proposed control strategy, SIDO-TLC can smoothly function in both buck and boost operating conditions with a fast dynamic. Major duties of the designed FB control loops are to noticeably decrease the recovery time of transient responses under the load variations and accurately balance the boost capacitors voltages. To effectively decouple the introduced control inputs, an external FF controller is assigned that can also enhance the buck and boost voltage regulations. Furthermore, a step-by-step assessment is contemplated based on the proposed control loops to make an offline adjustment for the FB and FF coefficients. The proposed controller implemented on SIDO-TLC is highly suitable for portable applications, where efficiency, cost, and speed are of important factors. The simulation results and the laboratory test setup of SIDO-TLC using DSP TMS320F28335 are presented to prove the validity of the presented theoretical subjects.