Composition of Photovoltaic Pumping Systems


Release date:

2025-09-29

From a circuit perspective, the basic structure of this photovoltaic water pumping system can be divided into four parts: the photovoltaic array, the maximum power point tracker, the power electronic inverter, and the motor-driven pump.

  From the perspective of circuitry, the basic structure of this photovoltaic water-pumping system can be divided into four key components: the photovoltaic array, the maximum power point tracker, the power electronic inverter, and the motor-driven pump. The photovoltaic array consists of numerous photovoltaic cells connected in series and parallel, serving the primary function of directly converting solar energy into electricity in DC form. In this system, monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells are employed, whose current-voltage characteristics must be precisely regulated and controlled to ensure optimal performance. At the heart of the entire system lies the maximum power point tracker, which ensures that the system consistently operates at its most efficient working point. By dynamically adjusting to varying sunlight conditions, this component maximizes the conversion of solar energy into electrical power, enabling a harmonious, efficient, and stable interaction between the power source and the load. Next, the power electronic inverter acts as the power execution unit of the maximum power point tracker. It generates PWM voltage waveforms of varying frequencies based on control signals from the tracker, thereby driving the motor-driven pump into operation. At the same time, the inverter incorporates essential protection features to safeguard the system against potential faults or overloads. Finally, the motor-driven pump serves as the system's ultimate actuator, delivering steady and reliable water output. The design of the motor-driven pump takes into account both the user’s specific requirements for head and flow rate, as well as the voltage and power specifications of the photovoltaic array. Notably, the asynchronous motor used in this system is an高效异步电机 specifically engineered for variable-frequency speed control, with detailed descriptions provided in Chapter 7. An integral part of this system is the photovoltaic water-pump system controller equipped with MPPT functionality, which typically encompasses both the maximum power point tracker and the power electronic inverter working in tandem.


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