ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Maximum power point tracker

Maximum power point tracker (MPPT) is like playing a game where you try to get the best score. But instead of playing a game, it is trying to get the most energy from the sun! The sun gives us energy in the form of light and we use special tools to change that light into electricity.

Think of a solar panel like a toy car that you can control with a remote. To make the car go fast, you need to press the button on the remote just enough, not too much or too little. The same thing happens with a solar panel. We need to make sure the panel gets just enough energy from the sun so it can make electricity.

That's where MPPT comes in. It is like a smart remote control that helps the solar panel give its maximum power. It does this by constantly checking the power coming from the sun and adjusts the panel to get the most energy possible. It's like a coach who helps you do your best in a race.

So, if we want to get the most electricity from the sun, we need to use MPPT to help the solar panel get its maximum power. That way we can have enough electricity to power our homes, schools, and everything in between!