Home Made Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Charge Controller | Updated 2020

by Abid Jamal
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Arduino Based MPPT Charge Controller | Alternative energy |renewable energy sources | clean energy

Abstract

For maximizing a photovoltaic (PV) power, continuously tracking the maximum power point (MPP) of the system is highly required. MPP of the PV system depends on solar radiation conditions, ambient temperature, and the load demand. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques can catch MPP of PV system. Such techniques can be realized in many various forms of hardware and software. The goal of this project was to develop, construct, and test a working solution to the MPP problem with a limited budget. This tutorial Contains the general circuit of MPPT, the panel cell and it is a formula, about how MPPT works, the required parts and sub-circuit. we choose buck converter in our project and explained how to use Arduino and how to apply it in Proteus.

What is Mppt ( Maximum power point tracking)?

We use MPPT algorithm to Extract the maximum available power from the Photovoltaic module under certain conditions. MPPT is a Most Popular tool that helps us to use Solar Energy (Renewable Energy Source) in an efficient way. If we want to Reduce the Graph of Carbon footprints then we must need to move towards clean Energy which is called Renewable Energy ( Energy we can get from Natural resources) Like SOLAR, HYDRO, WIND e.t.c otherwise we will directly move toward Global Warming. Every Country needs to Move towards the Green Energy especially CHINA because it is the Main contributor by producing 63% Co2 | Alternative energy.

How MPPT works? Why 150W solar panel does not equal to 150 w?

For example, you bought a new solar panel from the market which can deliver 7 amps current, under charge the setting of a battery is configured to 12 volts: 7 amps times 12 volts = 84w (P=V*I) You lost over 66 watts – but you paid for 150 watts. That 66 watt is not going anywhere, but it,s due to the poor match of the solar output current and battery voltage.

After using MPPT algorithm we can get the Maximum available power Battery gets is now 12 amps at 12 volts Output power is equal to p= V*I p=12*12=144w Now you still have almost 144 watts, and everyone is happy.

Specification of the project


1. This project is Based on MPPT (Maximum power point tracker) algorithm

2. LED indication to show the low mid and high level of charge stat

3. LCD (20×4 character ) display for displaying power,current,voltages etc

4. Lightning /Overvoltage Protection

5. Protection For Reverse power flow

6. Overload & Short Circuit Protection

7. Logging data through WiFi

8.Charge your Cellphone, tablets any gadgets through USB port

Electrical specifications:

1.Rated Voltage= 12V

2.Maximum input current = 5A

3.Load current support up to =10A

4. Input Voltage = Solar panel 12 to 24V

5.power of Solar panel = 50 Watts

PARTS REQUIRED:

  • Resistors ( 3 x 200R ,3 x330R,1 x 1K, 2 x 10K, 2 x 20K, 2x 100k, 1x 470K )
  • TVS diode ( 2x P6KE36CA )
  • Arduino Nano 
  • ( ACS712-5A ) Current Sensor 
  • Buck Converter ( LM2596 )
  • Wifi Module ( ESP8266 )
  • LCD display ( 20×4 I2C )
  • MOSFETs ( 4x IRFZ44N )
  • MOSFET driver ( IR2104 )
  • 3.3V Linear regulator ( AMS 1117 )
  • Transistor ( 2N2222 )
  • Diodes ( 2x IN4148 , 1 x UF4007 )
  • Capacitors ( 4 x 0.1 uF, 3 x 10uF ,1 x100 uF ,1x 220uF)
  • Inductor ( 1x 33uH -5A )
  • LEDs ( Red, Yellow, Green )
  • Fuses ( 5A)

Libraries Required For Arduino IDE : 

  • TimerOne.h – Click Here To Download This Library 
  • LiquidCrystal_I2C – Click Here To Download This Library

Remember: Make a New Folder ( Folder name should be same as library names like TimerOne and LiquidCrystal_I2C. Paste these Two Folders in Arduino/LIbrary.

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Model of Arduino Based MPPT Algorithm Charge Controller | Alternative energy

 
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Project Flow Chart : 

Starts reading its analog inputs:

  • The voltage supplied by the PV panel
  • The current drawn by the PV panel
  • The voltage of the battery

Once all inputs are read, it calculates the current power supplied by the PV panel by multiplying read voltage by reading current.

Then the charging configuration is set according to the above readings:

  • If the supplied PV power is very low (night time, cloudy weather, dirty panels) the charging state is set to OFF, The MOSFET driver is shut down, and the PWM rate is set to 0%
  • If the supplied PV power is low and the battery is not fully charged, the charging state is set to ON, the MOSFET driver is enabled, and the PWM rate is set to 100%.
  • If the supplied PV power is medium to high, and the battery level is not fully charged, the charging state is set to Bulk, the MOSFET driver is enabled, and the PWM rate is set to 100%.
  • If the supplied PV power is medium to high, and the battery level is fully charged, the charging state is set to Float, the MOSFET driver is enabled, and the PWM rate is set to Maximum.

The next task is the settings of the output load control:

  • If it is night time and the battery voltage level is higher than the “Low Voltage Disconnect” threshold which is 11.9V, the output is enabled and the battery supplies its energy to the load.
  • If it is day time and the battery voltage level is higher than the “Low Voltage Disconnect” threshold which is 11.9V, the output is also enabled, but this time the load is energized by the battery and by the excess energy supplied by the PV Panel
  • If the battery voltage level gets below the “Low Voltage Disconnect” threshold which is 11.9V, the output gets disabled and the load gets disconnected.

The next step is to set the Battery voltage indicators by turning on the corresponding LED:

  • If the battery voltage level is lower than 11.9V, then the RED Led is turned on.
  • If the battery voltage level is higher than 11.9V but lower than 14.1V, then the GREEN Led is turned on.
  • If the battery voltage level is higher than 14.1V, then the YELLOW Led is turned on.

Next, the Arduino updates the information displayed on the LCD screen according to the above processes and then starts another reading of the inputs to start the loop phase process once again, and then it continuously repeats this loop over and over. 

Project Simulation in Proteus by Using Arduino Nano ( UPDATED 2019)

This Simulation has been designed in Proteus Software 8.6 version. You can make your own by using Arduino Library for Proteus and a simulation tool known as Proteus. 
Project Schematic Diagram Explanation

Section A: is the input of the system which is the power supplied by the solar panel. The fuse F1 and TVSs represent the protection network against any high current that could happen to the circuit. The Voltage divider network (R1, and R2) are used to scale down the voltage provided by the solar panel  (VPV) so that the maximum voltage supplied to the Arduino analog input (A0) doesn’t exceed it the maximum voltage limit which is 5V. The output voltage of the voltage divides is one-sixth (16) of the input voltage. So the maximum value for the PV panel voltage should not exceed 30V.

VA0= R2R1+R2 VPV= 20100+20 VPV= 20120 VPV= 16 VPV

Section B: is the current sensing network for the power supplied by the PV panel. The ACS712-5 is a hall-effect current sensor chip whose output is an analog signal proportional to the current passing through the chip. The capacitor is a general filter capacitor. The output of the current sensor is connected to the second analog pin of the Arduino (A1).

Section C: represent a blocking circuit that allows the current to flow in only one direction which is from the PV panel to the charging circuit. The aim of this circuit is to protect the PV panel from the battery voltage when the solar panel is not producing electricity. The MOSFET transistor Q1 gate pin is connected to the MOSFET driver chip (IR2104) through the diode D3. So that Q1 is engaged only when the MOSFET transistors are operational.

Section D: is the charging network. The MOSFET driver chip will control the MOSFET pair Q2 and Q3 in a push-pull configuration to enable the current to flow inside the coil. The output of this network is connected to the battery to be charged.

Section E: is another voltage divider connected to the third analog pin (A2) of the Arduino. This network feed the voltage of the battery into the Arduino to measure it.

VA2= R8R7+R8 Vbat= 20100+20 Vbat= 20120 Vbat= 16 Vbat

Section F: is the output load control circuit. The Arduino output pin (D6) control the base of the NPN transistor Q5, which in turns control the gate of the MOSFET transistor Q4

responsible for allowing/ block the current to flow from the battery to the load. Whenever D6 is low (0V), the base of Q5 will be high, and the MOSFET Q4 will be passing the current. When D6 switch its state to High, (5V), the base of Q5 will be High, and the MOSFET Q4 will be open circuit and the current flow will be blocked.

Section G: is the Push-Pull MOSFET network driver. It drives the MOSFET transistors Q2 and Q3 based on the signals generated by the Arduino board at pins D8 and D9.

Section H: is the voltage regulator circuit responsible of supplying the Arduino with the rated voltage (5V). The input to the regulator is the battery. The output of the regulator are mainly the Arduino board and the LCD display.

Section I: is the serial LCD display. It uses the I2C protocol to communicate with the Arduino Board.

Section J: is the visual indication LED used to state the voltage level of the battery. The resistors R11, R12, R13 are current limiting resistors used to prevent the voltage supplied by the Arduino (5V) from damaging the LED which requires only 2 volts to operate.

WiFi Data Logging by using a Wifi module ESP8266

 

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Read This Article: Learn How to Setup the Wifi Module ESP8266 by Using Just Arduino IDE

After Reading The Above article I am assuming that you have successfully connected your ESP8266 module to your Wifi. 
  •  Go and Sign Up in https://thingspeak.com/
  • Make a New Channel and write “Solar Panel Data” in Field 1 and leave other fields blanks and save it. 
  • You will Get API key, Copy that Api Key and Paste in Source Code.
  • Done

 

 

Project Images (You can Use Arduino UNO, MEGA OR NANO + MORE MOSFETS IN PARALLEL ) + I have added Extra Functionality by adding small 500w Inverter along with Power outlet and Digital Ac voltmeter ( Optional) 

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Schematic Diagram ( UPDATED ON 7th Feb 2020 ) 

“Do not forget to install all the necessary libraries before uploading the code to Arduino Nano ”  If you found any difficulty while making this project so don’t hesitate to ask first we are here to help you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week 24/7 thanks

© Initial Schematic Diagram Courtesy ( Before improvement ) Author Credit: Mr. Timnolan too

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200 comments

Vitor_A October 27, 2015 - 5:28 am

Hi, nice project. There are some solar converters that are buck boost . The boost will increase PV low voltage under low luminosity condition. For example if the solar panel is generating 5V, it could be boosted and deliver some battery charging current

Regards

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boB November 4, 2015 - 3:43 am

Problem with boosting voltage because of low light is that there is little to NO power when that happens

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boB November 4, 2015 - 3:43 am

Problem with boosting voltage because of low light is that there is little to NO power when that happens

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Brian C November 4, 2015 - 11:33 pm

What would be the pitfalls of trying to run multiples of these in parallel. I'm thinking a system with multiple panels/controllers charging a single battery bank. Much like a system with multiple panels and multiple inverters (like the enphase micro-inverter) running in parallel.

Thoughts?

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Abid Jamal November 5, 2015 - 7:23 pm

Visit this link here is the clean explanation
http://www.mpptsolar.com/en/solar-panels-in-parallel.html

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Abid Jamal November 5, 2015 - 7:24 pm

yes you are right

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Abid Jamal November 5, 2015 - 7:25 pm

then difinitley it,s efficiency will be degrade

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Nguyen Ngoc Tan November 12, 2015 - 6:28 pm

Nice project! I can't find IR2104 on my market, It can replace with IR2184 or IR2110 (need to modify schematic??)

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Abid Jamal November 12, 2015 - 6:32 pm

check out this one in market IRF3205

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Nguyen Ngoc Tan November 12, 2015 - 7:42 pm

It mean driver mosfet IR2104, on your project

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Muneef Shamsan January 20, 2016 - 10:45 pm

Nice project!
Can I use another arduino controller like arduino mega2560 instead of arduino Nano?

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Muneef Shamsan January 20, 2016 - 10:45 pm

Nice project!
Can I use another arduino controller like arduino mega2560 inesNice project!
Can I use another arduino controller like arduino mega2560 instead of arfuino Nanoted to arduino Nano?

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Mayur Kobnath January 24, 2016 - 7:12 pm

MY solar pannel is 100Watt rated vtg:-17.5V & rated current :-5.75amp

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RBT-Techdepot January 28, 2016 - 10:06 pm

Hi,
Is it possible to incorporate an external AC charger in case of insufficient sunlight for several days?

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waqas sahi February 25, 2016 - 10:24 pm

plz reply if we use this pannel

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Abid Jamal February 25, 2016 - 10:27 pm

yes you can use but would need some modification in source code

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Abid Jamal February 25, 2016 - 10:29 pm

Maximum is 50 to 60 watt for higher watts you need to modify the circuitry by just placing more transistor in parallel …dont forget the heat sink,…enjoy

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Abid Jamal February 25, 2016 - 10:30 pm

Nice Idea but you need a Relay to cut off Ac charge when it,s sufficient sunlight and vice versa

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RBT-Techdepot February 27, 2016 - 3:06 pm

Yes indeed..When the panel is producing enough current, AC charger will be disconnect and the solar panel will charge a battery.

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waqas sahi March 11, 2016 - 8:53 pm

just transister place in parrallel no other circutiry changes ?

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humayun khan March 15, 2016 - 7:41 pm

hi.hope you are well.will you please tell me that is it works with boost convertor?will it be efficient system as in low insolation conditions the voltage may be very low.please guide me about this.

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hassan alshoaibi March 30, 2016 - 6:31 pm

hi. i have project i am working on it. it is only about to get the power from solar and then apply MPPT algorithm using Buck. i just want output source with MPPT without battery charging . Is your code helpful for me or i have to apply new code or my case .
regard

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Abid Jamal March 30, 2016 - 6:33 pm

no need a change you can use this code

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Abid Jamal March 30, 2016 - 6:33 pm

latest one

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Anonymous March 30, 2016 - 6:30 pm

Hello wanted to ask what they have for a firmare the ESP8266

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waqas sahi April 28, 2016 - 10:49 am

LCM1602 is not avalible in market so what we use replace of this one

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Abid Jamal April 28, 2016 - 6:18 pm

check this one IRF3205

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Abid Jamal April 28, 2016 - 6:21 pm

waqas bhai please app apna question sahi bata dae app ka matlab hai k Market main LCD nai mil rahi am i right ???

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Mayur Kobnath April 28, 2016 - 6:17 pm

IR2104 mosfet driver is not available please suggest another device

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Abid Jamal April 29, 2016 - 6:27 pm

Try to fing out 20X4 LCD with module attached you can get this LCD from college road rawalpindi

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Abid Jamal April 30, 2016 - 10:02 am

LCD with module is available at "IC MASTER" shop located at college road go there and buy for your self ………other wise you can change the program and connect lcd without module but i would be a little bit difficult.

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Mayur Kobnath April 30, 2016 - 9:59 am

I want mosfet driver not mosfet

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waqas sahi April 30, 2016 - 5:49 pm

16×2 lcd is avilible on ic master shop not 20×4

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waqas sahi April 30, 2016 - 6:03 pm

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ibrahem kahtan May 1, 2016 - 1:36 pm

Hi
can I use a fixed inductor that is like resistor in shape instead of the toroid? and what is the effect of doing that?, please

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Mohammad Uzair May 5, 2016 - 7:44 pm

salam.sir we are doing it on atemage8 but we are facing difficulty regarding coding.can u provide it.and secondly we need buck boost or only buck converter.plz explain

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Mohammad Uzair May 7, 2016 - 12:27 pm

NO reply on my comment plz reply.salam.sir we are doing it on atemage8 by using perturb and observe method but we are facing difficulty regarding coding.can u provide it.and secondly we need buck boost or only buck converter.plz explain

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Abid Jamal May 7, 2016 - 12:31 pm

i have never used atemage8 if you are using so you must need to update each and every Out/in pins declaration in code …. buck boost is best option otherwise you can use Boost also ..

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Shahreen On May 13, 2016 - 11:32 pm

hi, nice project..
from the schematic the buck converter connector output pin is connected at 5V arduino pin. is suppose to be connected there or Vin arduino pin?

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Abid Jamal May 13, 2016 - 11:39 pm

Connect to Vin arduino pin ….You need to do a calibration turn on arduino uno properly using this buck converter ….for this read my article How to Turn on Arduino Using Buck Converter

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Shahreen On May 15, 2016 - 7:45 pm

thanks for the clarification. i notice from picture you posted that there is two(2) extra mosfet is being used..can you show the exact circuit.

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andre cassiano June 8, 2016 - 9:45 am

hi I have flashed to esp8266 aswell as included the relevant libraries in ardduino IDE but getting this message espcom_open failed

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Unknown June 21, 2016 - 8:44 pm

Good day I connected the circuit as on the schematic, but when I add the battery to the project, it keep on burning the 3rd MOSFET the one connected to pin 5 of the mosfet driver. any idea on what might be the cause please.
Thank you.

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Abid Jamal June 21, 2016 - 8:59 pm

Powering the MOSFET driver IR2104 from battery terminal ( 12V ) instead of solar panel ( earlier ).

If anyone making this controller, make this changes and test it. If you have any test results / suggestions, comments it below.

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Anonymous June 21, 2016 - 8:43 pm

Salam, please can you give us your email ?

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ajaykrishna bandari July 26, 2016 - 6:46 am

I want build solar inverter mppt charge controller without battery to run load of 200w please give suggestions and circuit

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Tahir Mahmood August 20, 2016 - 7:23 pm

How can we convert this 12v MPPT charge controller to 24v,36v and 48v?
I have a local made MPPT solar charge controller attach with 24v solar panels its working very good since 2 years.
Now i want switch on to 36v / 48v.
waiting for your reply

Regards

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Miko Jacob November 4, 2016 - 7:07 am

how much is the total cost of this project

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Miko Jacob November 4, 2016 - 7:08 am

how much is the total cost of this project?

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Abid Jamal November 19, 2016 - 8:42 pm

Update LCD library

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Χριστόφορος-Βασίλειος Κούτσικος November 19, 2016 - 8:42 pm

hi!! nice project… this line be red at mine…: LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 2, 1, 0, 4, 5, 6, 7, 3, POSITIVE); and i take an error Positive was not declared in this scope

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makis savaidis October 4, 2017 - 6:22 pm

Have you plans to use it with 24V system and more amperes?

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makis savaidis October 4, 2017 - 6:22 pm

Even with the minimum light (i.e. if you cover it with a cloth) the solar panel gives the voltage (i.e. 18V for 12V panel) it designed to deliver. Only the current is almost 0

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Muhammad Ismail October 4, 2017 - 6:25 pm

HELLO sir ,

Please send me your email address . i want to discuss about mppt .

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Muhammad Ismail Noor Muhammad October 4, 2017 - 6:28 pm

hello sir ,

I want your project schematic . please send it at my email it is very urgently it is my final year project.
ismailpakmemon@gmail.com

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Unknown October 4, 2017 - 6:29 pm

Can we read the battery voltage correctly on the screen only if the battery is connected without the solar panel in the circuit

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Ayşe Dereli October 4, 2017 - 6:30 pm

battery 12v 100Ah

Pmax = 140 Watt,

Isc = 8.39 A,

VOC = 22 V

What is all the changes to hardware and software?

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Ayşe Dereli October 4, 2017 - 6:31 pm

battery 12v 100Ah

Pmax = 140 Watt,

Isc = 8.39 A,

VOC = 22 V

What is all the changes to hardware and software?

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Ayşe Dereli October 4, 2017 - 6:31 pm

battery 12v 100Ah

Pmax = 140 Watt,

Isc = 8.39 A,

VOC = 22 V

What is all the changes to hardware and software?

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KALAI SELVAN October 4, 2017 - 6:33 pm

i am having a 500 watts solar panel what changes i have to do to this circuit to suit my panel? aerokalaiselvan@gmail.com

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Salim_Posh October 4, 2017 - 6:33 pm

Sir I want to work on different algorithms of MPPT. Comparison of three algorithms. should I use Arduino or Simulink?

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Suryaprakash G October 4, 2017 - 6:33 pm

hello..my solar panel is of 20w and battery is 12v..what are the modification in circuit..reply ASAP.THANKS in advance

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Suryaprakash G October 4, 2017 - 6:33 pm

hello my solar panel specs are 20w,max voltage:17.8v, opencircuit voltage:22 v,max current:1.12 a,short circuit current 1.21 a battery specs: 12.7v and 7.6ah
….what are modifications should i make in the circuit…reply asap…thanks in advance

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Unknown October 4, 2017 - 6:34 pm

nice project…
can you please help me to make it my own

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arif cahyo October 4, 2017 - 6:35 pm

can i wearing for battery 24 volt in your project ?

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arif cahyo October 4, 2017 - 6:35 pm

thank you very much dude .. this is very help me

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Keshav Coondiah October 4, 2017 - 6:37 pm

Hello Sir
I will like to know which software you use to simulate the schematic diagram of the MPPT charge contoller
Is it PSIM or PSPICE ???

Thank you in advance Sir

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Keshav Coondiah October 4, 2017 - 6:37 pm

Abid Jamal BHai

it will be greatful if u can provide me the circuit diagram of the mppt tracking ,
because im making a project on solar panel charging mobile phone like a solar power bank.
can you please share your circuit and design on pcb diagram with me on this email address
keshavcoondiah14@gmail.com

secondly how are u calculating those parameters for values like capacitors and resistors and inductors and all. can u please share this calculation with me bhai

Thank you in so much in advance

Yours ,
Keshav

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Unknown October 4, 2017 - 6:38 pm

brother i sent you an Email please check it out and please reply!!!

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Joachim Sohie October 4, 2017 - 6:38 pm

Is it possible to do this setup with 6v battery and 0.6w 6v solarpanel 200-300mA?

Thank you!!!!

Mosman

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:44 pm

Dear Xyz

already sold

its easy you can make your own

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:45 pm

yes you can use by doing small changes in source code

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:51 pm

how may i help you

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:52 pm

No you cant do that by using this schematic, for this purpose you need to do some changes in schematic and arrangement of solar panel.

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:53 pm

No modifications needed just use the same circuitry

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:55 pm

you need to use both

simulink for simulation purposes

arduino for hardware purposes

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:56 pm

Add more transistors

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:56 pm

Add more transistors

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:57 pm

Mppt always use both

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 6:58 pm

What do u mean by complex details ?

everything is available here

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 7:00 pm

You can read the battery voltage in both conditions

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 7:01 pm

Kindly review this post carefully Project schematic is Available

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Abid Jamal October 4, 2017 - 7:02 pm

will need donation for it

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Sehrish October 4, 2017 - 6:26 pm

Which MPPT algorithm has been used in this code.

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Anonymous October 4, 2017 - 6:27 pm

When I examine Deba's design, He said in website mppt charge controller doesnt work. When he connected the controller to battery, mosfets is getting heated. How did you solve the problem ? I need your help

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Xyz October 4, 2017 - 6:28 pm

Do you sell the projects ?

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Xyz October 4, 2017 - 6:28 pm

Do you sell the projects ?

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Anonymous October 4, 2017 - 6:29 pm

Greetings Sir
very nice project
can boost converter also be used

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Anonymous October 4, 2017 - 6:29 pm

a more complex details of the project do you have? i want to do a final project on my university and i really need some help,thank you!

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Veer Bhan October 4, 2017 - 6:30 pm

Greetings Sir
very nice project
can we add both buck and boost converters

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Rifqi October 4, 2017 - 6:33 pm

Sir i need to know where i can put the transistor in parallel if i using solar panel 100w? thank you sir. i'm waiting for your reply

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Tanito October 4, 2017 - 6:33 pm

Nice Project!! Can I charge 24v batteries with solar panel at 40v-45v aprox?

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Abid Jamal October 21, 2017 - 10:07 am

No, for that purpose it will need customization

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Anonymous October 21, 2017 - 9:33 am

Does it work for 80Wp Solar Panel

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Anonymous October 21, 2017 - 9:33 am

What type of MPPT for this project? Perturb and Observe, Inc.. or ..

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Niki P October 28, 2017 - 7:46 pm

what will be the cost for making this project

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Niki P October 28, 2017 - 7:46 pm

sir, what will be the cost for making this whole project

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Abid Jamal October 28, 2017 - 7:48 pm

This is tested and verified project.

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Abid Jamal October 28, 2017 - 7:49 pm

Round about $150

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Abid Jamal October 28, 2017 - 7:50 pm

Tough Job

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Abid Jamal October 28, 2017 - 7:50 pm

Perturb

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Abid Jamal October 28, 2017 - 7:51 pm

Yes you can use this Buck converter, yep circuit are same

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Anonymous October 28, 2017 - 7:46 pm

can change this by pic mcu and 96volt 40 amp charger and if yes how much make donation

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John October 28, 2017 - 7:46 pm

Hello,
Can i use this buck converter instead of the one you are using ?
MD Mini 3A Dc Step-Down Power Supply Module LM2596 (Green circuit)
Also, I found a similar circuit on this website
http://www.instructables.com/id/ARDUINO-SOLAR-CHARGE-CONTROLLER-Version-30/
Can you tell me the difference between the circuit and your circuit ? As both circuits have some similarity and I am a bit lost.
Also some of the pictures are not clear enough, what are you using three push switches for?

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ali fattah November 1, 2017 - 10:55 pm

hi thanks for your attempts to build a such an amazing design.i have a question.there is a similar project in instrucable site that the developer mentioned the problem that Q3 mosfet got so hot and suddenly burned.did you had the same issue in your schematic?and also i need a simulation flie of your project can you help me with that?thanks a lot and god bless you.

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Abid Jamal January 11, 2019 - 2:29 am

We have Resolved that issue by Adding more MOSFETs in parallel along with adding high ampere Diode to Q3

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Subhratanu Sarkar November 2, 2017 - 9:18 pm

Can I use arduino UNO? If so then what changes do I have to make in the code?

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Abid Jamal January 21, 2019 - 2:25 am

No Changes Required Just go for Arduino UNO

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Abid Jamal November 2, 2017 - 9:20 pm

Do PINS arrangement inside coding for arduino UNO

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ناصر الدوسري November 15, 2017 - 7:42 am

if I remove WIFI Module is there any change in CODE?

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ناصر الدوسري November 15, 2017 - 10:57 am

if I remove WIFI Module is there change in code?

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Abid Jamal November 15, 2017 - 10:58 am

its optional, No need to change.

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Abid Jamal November 15, 2017 - 11:09 am

Hello,

Did You compile the code ?

Is it error free ?

Have you download Schematic PDF correctly ?

Connection Diagram is given clearly in Schematic

Yes i have used 6 Mosfet for better results + good efficiency.

You can Contact me On Facebook (Search for Abid.lucky.007)

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Anonymous November 15, 2017 - 10:57 am

I have designed this circuit but it did not work. I need to know how to connect the buck IN+, IN-, OUT +, OUT- in your circuit. Also, I see in the pictures that you are using 6 MOSFETS but the design have only 4 MOSFETS. Can you please supply my with the final design. If you help me to make this work, I will donate to you. Thanks. 🙂

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Mahir Rudani November 25, 2017 - 6:45 pm

Hello sir I Read All Of Your Project
BUT ASK you For Improvment And Update
Dear I canot See Esp8266 Use In Your Project
How to Connect esp and App to View Debug In Mobile Or System

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Abid Jamal November 25, 2017 - 8:27 pm

Article Updated kindly recheck

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Bouadjila Tahar December 3, 2017 - 6:02 pm

how did you get the solar panel in proteus for your simmulation

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Abid Jamal December 3, 2017 - 6:06 pm

This Solar Panel Module has been designed manually

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Abid Jamal December 3, 2017 - 6:44 pm

I placed Two extra Mosfet Transistors in Parallel with other ones, YOu need to use more Transistors in Parallel with Big size heat sink for higher capacity.

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Anonymous December 3, 2017 - 6:06 pm

Hello,
Can you please clarify if this circuit can work for a 400 watt solar panel or not?
Also can you please tell where did you place the two extra mosfets?
I will donate if you help me.

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Nikhil Chakravarthy Chukka December 7, 2017 - 5:36 pm

Do we need to change the code if we use 20watt solar panel and could you please send me the circuit diagram.

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Abid Jamal December 7, 2017 - 5:40 pm

No you don't need to change the code, Click on "DOWNLOAD Schematic Diagram" kindly read article carefully.

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Nikhil Chakravarthy Chukka December 13, 2017 - 9:42 am

In instructables Deba168 said that mosfet is burning how to solve this problem sir?

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Nikhil Chakravarthy Chukka December 13, 2017 - 9:42 am

Here you have used 2 extra MOSFETS could how to tell the exact position of their connection.

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Abid Jamal December 13, 2017 - 9:58 am

Just like the others, simply put 2 extra mosfets in parallel with others…

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Portable Charger December 25, 2017 - 9:24 pm

What’s up friends, nice post and pleasant urging commented at this place, I am genuinely enjoying by these.

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Logesh k December 31, 2017 - 10:32 pm

this project is working?
i planed to do this as an final year project.

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Abid Jamal December 31, 2017 - 10:53 pm

Tested and verified

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John January 30, 2018 - 11:40 am

Hi there great project you have there,

Just wondering if I already have a built up working buck boost converter.
How should I go about integrating this project with buck boost converter?

Regards
John

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tzitzu February 3, 2018 - 11:40 pm

hello,
Is there any chance to improve the load and the charging current?
irfz44 goes up to 50 amps properly cooled, also acs712 there’s a 30 A version.
a mppt with 25A charge would be great

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Abid Jamal February 6, 2018 - 2:52 pm

You can Improve its performance by adding more irfz44 in parallel with other ones.

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fahad ahmad February 5, 2018 - 4:39 pm

how much is the cost for this simulation?

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Abid Jamal February 6, 2018 - 2:50 pm

$100

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shahzeb February 5, 2018 - 4:44 pm

Can you help me out in simulation because im getting following error in proteus:

[SPICE] transient GMIN stepping at time=4.54747e-018
[SPICE] transient GMIN stepping at time=1e-018
[SPICE] TRAN: Timestep too small; timestep = 1.25e-019: trouble with node #00040.

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Abid Jamal February 6, 2018 - 2:49 pm

Kindly Share ScreenShot of your Proteus Simulation

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shahzeb February 5, 2018 - 4:48 pm

problem in simulation
[SPICE] TRAN: Timestep too small; timestep = 1.25e-019: trouble with node #00040.

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Dr. Zeeshan February 5, 2018 - 6:58 pm

@shahzeb can you attach the simulation you’ve made on then would i be able to help

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manikandan December 11, 2018 - 12:32 pm

i also got the same issue please help me to solve this issue

here am giving the simulation file link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aVjc7jcyPuEreP5IVQdGDEi1BOfBKQw/view?usp=sharing

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Prakash Kumar February 7, 2018 - 6:55 pm

sir i have a problem in proteus simulation it showing a following error please resolve my problem
1. [SPICE] DELMIN increased to 1.38778e-017 due to lack of time precision
2. [SPICE] transient GMIN stepping at time = 0.11652
3. [SPICE] TRAN: Timestep too small : timestep = 1.73472e-018: trouble with node #v:q3:fi2#branch

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Abid Jamal February 18, 2018 - 3:08 am

Buy $100

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Mvuzo Emmanuel September 23, 2019 - 10:12 pm

Hi Sir what should he buy?

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manikandan November 3, 2018 - 12:50 pm

Did you solved this error Mr.PrakashKumar

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Varun Patel February 15, 2018 - 6:49 pm

send the link of protues file

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Abid Jamal February 18, 2018 - 3:09 am

Charges for proteus file is $100

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Prakash Kumar February 16, 2018 - 8:51 pm

Abid Jamal BHai

it will be greatful if u can provide me the circuit diagram of the mppt tracking ,
because im making a project on solar panel charging mobile phone like a solar power bank.
can you please share your circuit and design on pcb diagram with me on this email address
pckumar6249@gmail.com

secondly how are u calculating those parameters for values like capacitors and resistors and inductors and all. can u please share this calculation with me bhai

Thank you in so much in advance

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Abid Jamal February 16, 2018 - 10:16 pm

Dear Parkash each and everything is present inside Article, kindly review article again with more attention ✅

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Prakash Kumar February 17, 2018 - 7:46 am

fi2#branch problem arises in proteus simulation it showing a following error please resolve my problem
1. [SPICE] DELMIN increased to 1.38778e-017 due to lack of time precision
2. [SPICE] transient GMIN stepping at time = 0.11652
3. [SPICE] TRAN: Timestep too small : timestep = 1.73472e-018: trouble with node #v:q3:fi2#branch

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Sheggz February 18, 2018 - 3:04 am

Hi the arduino code for the project did not compile. I don’t know what the problem is. I got this error “positive not declared in this scope”.

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Abid Jamal February 18, 2018 - 3:05 am

Library Issue, kindly Install all necessary Libraries ✅

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dark223 February 20, 2018 - 4:12 am

hi!

i want to make this circuit, but i read several comments about q3 burning, is this true?

tanks

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dark223 February 20, 2018 - 4:14 am

hi!

i wan to to make this circuit, but I’ve read several comments about Q3 burning, is this still a problem?

thank you

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Zen March 8, 2018 - 12:07 pm

I noticed that your simulation and actual products uses uno and nano respectively.
Is there a difference if you used different types of arduino?

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Abid Jamal March 8, 2018 - 12:08 pm

No Difference You Can Use Uno, Nano, pro etc

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HASEEB March 10, 2018 - 1:24 pm

WHEN I RUN THE SIMULATION IT SHOWS THE ERROR THAT
Invalid opcode 0x9419 at PC=0x358C
AND THEN NOTHING HELPS..
KINDLY GUIDE ME.

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Abid Jamal March 10, 2018 - 1:50 pm

Buy Ready One

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HASEEB March 10, 2018 - 2:20 pm

CAN U HELP ME OUT OF THIS??

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shahid March 12, 2018 - 11:55 pm

source code not going to compile
exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino Nano.

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Abid Jamal March 13, 2018 - 12:01 am

* Kindly Install All necessary Libraries before compilation

* Kindly Add Correct Port for Your Arduino Board in Arduino Ide

* Code Is 100% verified and tested

* Change Arduino Board and try again

OR

* Contact with me Through my instagram page @electronicslovers

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Emmanuel May 1, 2018 - 2:05 am

The sourde code is compiling perfectly well. What i did in my own case was that i download an earlier version of the arduino IDE i.e version 1.6.1. And thats it. try and see.

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Manuel March 20, 2018 - 3:27 am

¿ Would it work using a 10 W solar panel ?

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Abid Jamal March 20, 2018 - 3:35 am

yes

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Manuel March 20, 2018 - 3:57 am

My panel’s characteristics are these:
1.Rated Voltage= 12V
2.Maximum input current = 0.55A
3.Load current support up to =not sure, I suppose 1A
4. Input Voltage = Solar panel 18 V
5.power of Solar panel = 10 Watts

¿ What changes do you think I need to do it in your schematic to get the proyect running ?
Thank you in advance

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Abid Jamal March 20, 2018 - 11:29 am

No need to do Changes ✅

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Manuel March 20, 2018 - 11:55 am

Thank you very much

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Alex March 26, 2018 - 10:14 pm

I cant seem to download the code. Please contact me.

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Abid Jamal March 26, 2018 - 10:19 pm

Use Different Browser, Download Tab is Working ✅

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Donald March 29, 2018 - 12:19 am

Hello, I am looking to use a 2s LiFePo4 battery to charge each cell to 6.25 volts. The nominal voltage is 3.3 v/cell. Our solar array consists of 15 SunPower Maxeon solar cells, producing 8.175 v and 6 A at full sun. What changes will we need to make the MPPT charge controller and its code? Thank you.

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nick April 2, 2018 - 10:40 pm

would it work using a 6.25 volt battery?

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nick April 2, 2018 - 10:41 pm

would it work using a 6.25-volt battery? with 15 cells charging it

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haffizi April 19, 2018 - 9:08 pm

hi Sir, can this simulation(proteus) get the charging algorithm. If can, how to get data analysis from charging algorithm.

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Egon April 23, 2018 - 7:14 pm

Will this work with a bench top power supply as input in stead of a solar panel?

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Egon April 23, 2018 - 8:04 pm

Hi there. Thank you for the great article.

Will this work with a bench top power supply as input in stead of a solar panel?

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NAJWA BINTI MOHD ZAIN April 26, 2018 - 10:42 am

hi . when i have run this simulation in proteus . the lcd wont display .

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kamran ahmed June 11, 2018 - 12:18 am

same happen with me you resolve it???????? please help me

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JOAQUIN SANCHIZ May 10, 2018 - 2:28 am

Hi Abid
thank you for sharing your project
I have a couple of questions. Probably I do not fully understand the schematic but I find two issues. Can you help me?
IRFZ44N are N channel Mosfets and Q1 and Q2 are in the high side of the circuit with the source in the positive pole. Aren’t they always on?
is this what you want? isn’t it better in this situation a P channel Mosfet?
and, when Q3 is on, doesn’t it shortcut the positive pole of the battery to ground?
thanks in advance
Joaquín

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Abid Jamal January 21, 2019 - 2:30 am

This issue has been resolved By just adding a High ampere Diode at a forward biased direction toward battery input terminal.

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Haseeb Tariq May 29, 2018 - 8:40 pm

Is this project avaialable for sale?? Price tell me…

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Abid Jamal May 29, 2018 - 8:54 pm

Contact us Through our Official instagram page @electronicslovers.com

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sunita patil June 6, 2018 - 5:16 pm

hello sir i am doing project it is like battery should be charged from and solar panel and in night automatically load should get ON and whenever the solar is not charged due to climate problem or rainy season that time it should get charged by an home supply automaticaly . if you help me it will be very help full .

Thank you

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Umai Ahmed November 6, 2018 - 6:05 pm

Sir, Iam making the similar project but using the 3watt solar panel inplace of 50watt due to cost of solar panel , can i use the same circuit for 3watt solar panel and my battery is of 12volts?

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Abid Jamal January 21, 2019 - 2:33 am

Yes you can use but first, make sure that your solar panel voltage and current is enough to charge your battery

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UNKNOWN December 22, 2018 - 9:09 am

If pv voltage is higher than battery, high-side FET -> Current always flows to the body diode. I think the polarity has changed.

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EZE OLUCHUKWU January 20, 2019 - 11:40 am

GOOD WORK INDEED. THE CODE IS COMPILING 100% BUT U HAVE TO USE ARDUINO IDE SOFTWARE

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Abid Jamal January 21, 2019 - 2:31 am

Enjoy!

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EZE OLUCHUKWU January 20, 2019 - 11:58 am

SIR EDIT THE CURRENT READING UP TO 30AMPS AND VOLTAGE UP TO 96V IN UR NEXT UPDATE SIR

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Abid Jamal January 21, 2019 - 2:33 am

You can do some Modification by yourself
* Add More Mosfets in parallel Q1 Q2 Q3
* Increase inductor value

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Anupam Dasgupta January 22, 2019 - 8:16 pm

Hi, I am Anupam, it is a very interesting project and I would love to construct it because at present I am charging my inverter battery directly from PV panel. Would please kindly give me the code. Further the details of construction of the Inductor is not there which is also required.

Anupam Dasgupta

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Sam February 11, 2019 - 3:13 pm

Hello sir,
If I have to write a new code based on my algorithm. Do I Need to make any changes in schematics?

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PIERRE March 5, 2019 - 12:13 pm

hello, can i have your contact Mr abid

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PIERRE March 5, 2019 - 12:14 pm

#EZE OLUCHUKWU can you help me

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Manoranjan June 7, 2019 - 9:56 pm

Where Is Schematic Diagram Link

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Hicham July 13, 2019 - 3:50 am

hello sir,what about the algorithm controlling MPPT is P&O ?

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Naha Arjun N September 15, 2019 - 3:50 pm

Hello sir,
How can I create the library file for the solar panel in Proteus software?

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Freja Meincke January 19, 2020 - 8:15 pm

“we use MPPT algorithm to get the maximum available power from the Photovoltaic module under certain conditions” For example, you bought a new solar panel from the market which puts out 7 amps. under charge the setting of a battery is configured to 12 volts: 7 amps times 12 volts = (P=V*I) You lost over 66 watts – but you paid for 150 watts. That 66 watt is not going anywhere, but it,s due to the poor match of the solar output current and battery voltage.

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Jerry Ikenna March 15, 2020 - 12:20 pm

please how do it get a the circuit diagram used for the above project. thanks

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Abid Jamal March 16, 2020 - 10:00 am

Buy it

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Sumon May 17, 2020 - 5:16 pm

where is the aurdino code for this project?

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Abhishek M V November 15, 2021 - 1:21 am

Hi sir i want the same project with a little added feature at the end i.e converting the battery output via inverter and running the load incase if the mains fail .can it be done

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