College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 5
College of Engineering
Department - Author 5
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 5
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
7-2026
Primary Advisor
Dale Dolan, College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The product is a solar Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) with an integrated DC-DC converter for efficient power extraction from a solar module. The MPPT optimizes solar energy, sourcing power to a 12V battery which is the source of a DC-DC converter operating as a variable voltage output for various applications, capable of providing voltage greater or less than the voltage supplied by the solar module. The DC-DC converter outputs a manually adjustable DC voltage within the range of 5-50V. Both MPPT and the DC-DC converter are functional for standard solar modules with power ratings ranging from 50-400W, open circuit voltages of 10-80V, and a short circuit current within 10 A. This product is designed for ease of use in educational environments (engineering laboratories) for the purpose of instructor demonstration as well as a laboratory instrument and consumer product compatible with various applications. The purpose of this product is to provide variable voltage at all times of day with efficient solar battery charging. The integration of the Maximum Power Point Tracker with the DC-DC converter serves as an efficient solution to providing sustainable energy of low cost to the consumer.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/739