Comparative performance analysis of MPPT algorithms for wind power generation: P&O, INC, and TSR methods

Abstract

Wind energy has great potential, especially in areas with high wind speeds such as Southeast Aceh. However, wind speed fluctuations reduce turbine efficiency, necessitating maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for optimization. This study compared three MPPT methods perturb and observe (P&O), incremental conductance (INC), and tip speed ratio (TSR) to identify the most effective technique. Using MATLAB Simulink, simulations were conducted with wind speed data from Southeast Aceh and a DC-DC boost converter. Results showed the P&O method performed best, producing 847.83 W at 10 m/s, compared to 702.40 W for INC and 324.35 W for TSR. P&O also achieved the highest current output, reaching 16.45 A, while INC and TSR produced 13.66 A and 6.34 A, respectively. At lower wind speeds, P&O continued to outperform the other methods. This study concludes that the P&O method is the most effective method to improve the efficiency of wind turbines in Southeast Aceh, while INC shows moderate performance and TSR is the least effective method due to fluctuating wind speeds in a short time, so that TSR cannot maintain its maximum value. Therefore, P&O is recommended as the optimal MPPT technique for wind power plants in this region.