Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)


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The lecture will present insights and techniques to be used for photovoltaics systems converting light energy into electricity using semiconducting materials. Discussions will cover how solar cells are combined into panels in order to increase the power supplied along with a look at how conversion efficiency of a solar cell is very low when compared to other sources.
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is presented as a method used to maximize the power conversion under different "load" conditions. This presentation explains how the MPPT method can be implemented.
SPEAKER BIO:
Len is skilled in Product Research and Development, Specification, Analysis, Simulation modeling, and technical documentation. He is experienced in Project Management. and specializes in low cost, high volume sensors design. He received a congressional award for his effort in developing an innovative Infrared Earth Sensor under a NASA SBIR contract. The device was tested on the STS-85 NASA/DASA scientific mission and showed his simulation of the earth's atmosphere was accurate. He has always engaged in total system design and has consulted on many successful programs involving commercial, military and space applications.
Attention Professional Engineers: An application for .2 CEU credits (equivalent to 2 PDHs) has been applied for and approved. For those wishing to receive these credits, there will be a $10 charge payable by check made out to the "IEEE Consultants Network of Long Island".
6:30 PM: Network with others over delicious food and soft drinks. We will be having deli heroes: American, Italian and Grilled Vegetable plus coleslaw, macaroni and potato salads. So, bring your appetite.
7:00 PM: Introductions, LICN announcements and presentation
Between our normal non-Meetup crowd and those on this Meetup list, we expect to have a good 40 or so people attending, so bring your business cards to share when networking.
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Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)