Enhancement of Improving Power Quality Using Solar PV Novel Shunt Active Power Filter and Advanced MPPT Algorithms

Power quality issues have become a significant concern in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems due to the intermittent nature of solar irradiance. In this study, a novel approach for optimizing power quality in PV systems using a Pulse Width Controlled Shunt Active Power Filter (PWC-SAP F) is proposed. The PWC-SAPF is equipped with a Perturbed and Observed Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm to ensure efficient power extraction from the PV array. The effectiveness of the proposed system is demonstrated through simulation studies on PSIM software under various operating conditions. The results show that the PWC-SAPF with the Perturbed and Observed MPPT algorithm significantly improves the power quality by mitigating harmonics and reactive power fluctuations, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the PV system. Overall, the proposed approach offers a promising solution for optimizing power quality in solar PV systems.