International Science Community Association Research Journal of Engineering Sciences 2278 - 9472 1 1 2012 07 26 Optimized Maximum Power Point Tracker for Current Environmental Conditions and Sustainable Development 75 82 EN D.P Deshpande 1 Dept of Chemical Engineering, TKIET, Warananagar, MS, INDIA S.S. Haral 2 Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Govt. Polytechnic, Jalna, MS, INDIA S.S. Gandhi 3 Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Alandi, Pune, MS, INDIA V.N. Ganvir 4 Dept, of Petrochemical Technology, LIT, Nagpur, MS, INDIA Vaibhav V. Prakash 1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, INDIA Kutnikar Ajay L. 2 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, INDIA Tushar S. Patel 1 Computer Engineering Department, UVPCE, Kherva, Gujarat, INDIA Kiran R. Amin 2 Computer Engineering Department, UVPCE, Kherva, Gujarat, INDIA U.C. Roman 1 Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, INDIA P.D. Porey 2 Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, INDIA P.L. Patel 3 Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, INDIA N. Vivekanandan 4 Central Water and Power Research Station, Pune 411024, INDIA Sanjay Purkar T. 1 Swami Vivekanand College of Engineering, Indore MP, INDIA Sunil Pathak 2 Swami Vivekanand College of Engineering, Indore MP, INDIA Sanjay Kumar Dubey 1 Dept. of Civil Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur INDIA Ahmad Khaleek 1 Structural Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, MP, INDIA R.K. Yadav 2 Department of Civil Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, MP, INDIA Rajeev Chandak 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, MP, INDIA M.P. Aina 1 Lab. des Sciences et Techniques de l’Eau de l’Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey Calavi, UAC, Cotonou, BENIN and Lab. d’Etude et de Recherche en Chimie Appliquée, Ecole Polytech. d’Abomey/Calavi, UAC, Cotonou, BENIN B. Djihouessi 2 Lab. des Sciences et Techniques de l’Eau de l’Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey Calavi, UAC, Cotonou, BENIN E.W. Vissin 3 Lab. Pierre Pagney, Climat, Eau, Environ., Dévelopement (LACEEDE) /DGAT/FLASH, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, BENIN N.M. Kpondjo 4 Lab. des Sciences et Techniques de l’Eau de l’Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey Calavi, UAC, Cotonou, BENIN V. Gbèdo 5 Lab. des Sciences et Techniques de l’Eau de l’Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey Calavi, UAC, Cotonou, BENIN K.C.D Sohounhloué 6 Lab. d’Etude et de Recherche en Chimie Appliquée, Ecole Polytech. d’Abomey/Calavi, UAC, Cotonou, BENIN Nitin Tiwari 1 Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, INDIA Rajdeep Singh Solanki 2 Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, INDIA Gajaraj Singh Pandya 3 Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, INDIA Rajani Gupta 1 Truba College of Engineering and Technology Indore, INDIA Alok K. Mehta 2 Truba College of Engineering and Technology Indore, INDIA Vebhav Tiwari 3 Truba College of Engineering and Technology Indore, INDIA S. Duraisamy 1 School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore-632014, TN, INDIA Santosh S. Bhaleghare 2 School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore-632014, TN, INDIA S. Sundaralingam 3 School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore-632014, TN, INDIA Karuppa Raj R. Thundil 4 School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore-632014, TN, INDIA T. Elango 5 School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore-632014, TN, INDIA Dhirendra Patel 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, MP-482011, INDIA R.K. Yadav 2 Department of Civil Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, MP-482011, INDIA R. Chandak 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, MP-482011, INDIA Ajaykumar M. Take 1 Dept. of Food Technology, S.P. College of Food Technology, Kharawate-Dahiwali, Dr. B.S.K.K.V, Dapoli -415606, MS, INDIA Sandeep L. Jadhav 2 Dept. of Food Technology, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur– 440033, MS, INDIA Madhukar G. Bhotmange 3 Dept. of Food Technology, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur– 440033, MS, INDIA T. Swarup 1 Digital Communication, BUIT, Barkatullah University, Bhopal- 462026, MP, INDIA Anjum Ansari 2 Department of Chemistry and Environment, BUIT, Barkatullah University, Bhopal- 462026, MP, INDIA > Review Paper 2012 6 9 2012 07 26 Every photovoltaic cell array has an optimum operating point, called the maximum power point (MPP), which varies depending on cell temperature and the present insulation level. The solar-powered racing vehicle sol train is not yet equipped with such a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) device. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques are used in PV systems to make maximum utilization of PV array output power which depends on solar irradiation and ambient temperature. The addition of such an operating point controller will yield an estimated 60% increase in power output from the solar cells. This leads to a higher efficiency of the overall system without adding any additional photovoltaic cell surface to the existing array. This paper will introduce a novel approach to analyze, simulate, and evaluate the complete solar power supply system with a digital MPPT controller under varying operating conditions as they are experienced in a moving outdoor vehicle. Copyright@ International Science Community Association