This book deals with the forefront of solar PV innovation, focusing on the critical role of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques in enhancing energy efficiency. It investigates many topics, including the fundamentals of solar energy, DC-DC converters, and battery technologies. Detailed analyses of prevalent MPPT algorithms underscore their pivotal impact on system performance. Central to this work is the development and rigorous validation of cutting-edge MPPT strategies using advanced tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Proteus environments for simulations, alongside experimental setups featuring the dSPACE DS1104 controller board.

Readers will discover innovative MPPT approaches that promise accelerated convergence speeds, minimized power losses, and heightened tracking efficiencycrucial advancements for the expansive deployment of standalone PV systems. This book is a must-read for researchers, engineers, and renewable energy enthusiasts seeking to advance solar PV technology and surmount current barriers. It concludes with a forward-looking perspective on future research avenues, reaffirming solar energy as the cornerstone of sustainable power for future generations.

Tailored for researchers in renewable energy, electrical engineering professionals, and advanced students in related fields, this book offers a definitive roadmap for optimizing solar photovoltaic systems through state-of-the-art MPPT techniques.

Comprehensive exploration of advanced MPPT strategies for maximizing energy efficiency in solar PV systems Integrates MATLAB/Simulink and Proteus simulations with experimental validation using the dSPACE DS1104 controller Presents innovative, high-performance MPPT algorithms tailored for standalone solar PV applications

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Dr. Abdelkhalek Chellakhi holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics (2013) and a Magister degree in Instrumentation, Networks, and Renewable Energies from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco (2018). He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Laboratory of Engineering Sciences for Energy (LabSIP) at the National School of Applied Sciences of El Jadida (ENSAJ), Morocco, in 2022.

Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco.

Dr. Chellakhi is an accomplished researcher and reviewer , contributing as a permanent reviewer for over 40 prestigious academic journals , including:

• Elsevier : Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Solar Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Applied Soft Computing, Results in Engineering
• IEEE : IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics
• Springer : Scientific Reports, Electrical Engineering
• MDPI : Energies, Applied Sciences, Sustainability, Electronics, Machines
• Wiley : International Journal of Ambient Energy, Energy Storage
• Taylor & Francis : International Journal of Electronics/Letters To date, he has completed over 255 scientific reviews , demonstrating his expertise and commitment to advancing research in his field.

Notable Contributions:

• Holds a patent: "Maximum Power Point Tracking Device for a Photovoltaic System Using an Adjustable Step Size Approach Under Varying Atmospheric Conditions" His work reflects a strong dedication to renewable energy optimization, power electronics, and sustainable technologies , making him a key figure in the field.

  Inhalt

Introduction.- Literature Review.- Modeling and Simulation of Standalone Solar Photovoltaic Systems.- Novel Proposed Maximum Power Point Tracking Approaches: Simulation & Practical Validation.- Conclusion and Future Research.