Improving Photovoltaic System Performance with Artificial Neural Network Control

Abstract

Photovoltaic systems play a pivotal role in renewable energy initiatives. To enhance the efficiency of solar panels amid changing environmental conditions, effective Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is essential. This study introduces an innovative control approach based on an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) controller tailored for photovoltaic systems. The aim is to elevate the precision and adaptability of MPPT, thereby improving solar energy harvesting. This research integrated an ANN controller into a photovoltaic system in order dynamically optimize the operating point of solar panels in response to environmental changes. The performance of the ANN controller was compared with traditional MPPT approaches using simulation in Simulink/Matlab. The results of the simulation showed that the ANN controller performed better than the traditional MPPT techniques, highlighting the effectiveness of this method for dynamically changing solar panel performance. The ANN particularly demonstrates higher precision and adaptability when environmental conditions vary. The strategy consistently achieves and maintains the maximum power point, enhancing overall energy harvesting efficiency. The integration of an ANN controller marks a significant advance in solar energy control. The study highlights the superiority of the ANN controller through rigorous simulations, demonstrating increased accuracy and adaptability. This approach not only proves effective, but also has the potential to outperform other MPPT strategies in terms of stability and responsiveness.

Impact of feature selection on the prediction of global horizontal irradiation under ouarzazate city climate

“…For solar energy systems to be designed, operated, and controlled in the most efficient manner possible, (1,2,3) a precise forecasting of solar irradiance is necessary. One of the most crucial variables in solar irradiance prediction models, global horizontal irradiance (GHI), describes the total quantity of solar radiation that impacts a horizontal surface at a specific point.…”