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Journal : Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology

Photovoltaic energy harvesting booster under partially shaded conditions using MPPT based sand cat swarm optimizer Abdilla, Moch Rafi Damas; Windarko, Novie Ayub; Sumantri, Bambang
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : National Research and Innovation Agency

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.857

Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) systems perform a vital role in addressing the worldwide energy crisis and fulfilling the escalating energy demand. The variability in irradiance, temperature, and unpredictable weather conditions possess a direct impact on the productivity of PV systems. Furthermore, the existence of partially shaded conditions intensifies the complexity of PV systems, resulting in significant power degradation. These conditions present significant challenges for PV systems to achieve maximum power output and produce optimal energy. To address the prevailing challenges, this study introduces a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control methodology utilizing a sand cat swarm optimizer (SCSO). This ingenious strategy adapts the sand cat hunting style. The investigation centers on optimizing energy harvesting in PV systems, with a specific emphasis on enhancing precision, rapid convergence, and minimizing oscillations. The suggested SCSO performance is evaluated under a variety of weather situations, including both instances of partially shaded and uniform irradiance. The SCSO results are juxtaposed with other existing bio-inspired algorithms, such as grey wolf optimization (GWO), particle swarm optimization (PSO), and tunicate swarm algorithm (TSA). The proposed SCSO technique achieves 99.94 % tracking accuracy on average and shows superior performance, with faster tracking response and less power oscillation. Moreover, the proposed SCSO generates significantly more energy than the rest compared algorithms. The performance of the suggested method is further validated through a hardware-based experimental assessment, demonstrating an optimal level of tracking performance.