International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
Vol 17, No 1: March 2026

Grey wolf optimization approach to optimal backstepping control for buck converter output voltage regulation

Mouslim, Sana (Unknown)
Imodane, Belkasem (Unknown)
Outana, Imane (Unknown)
Oubella, M’hand (Unknown)
Boulaoutaq, El Mahfoud (Unknown)
Ajaamoum, Mohamed (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2026

Abstract

DC-DC converters are essential in regulating voltage levels within DC power systems, relying on high-efficiency electronic switching devices such as MOSFETs to ensure effective power conversion. Despite their widespread use, one of the major challenges encountered in practical implementations lies in accurately tuning controller parameters particularly for nonlinear approaches such as the backstepping controller. While recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of particle swarm optimization (PSO) in enhancing backstepping control performance, further improvements remain possible. In this work, we propose the grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm as an advanced and efficient technique for the optimal tuning of backstepping controller parameters. The goal is to minimize the voltage tracking error between the reference and the output of the DC-DC buck converter, ensuring enhanced dynamic response and stability. Additionally, the proposed control strategy has been experimentally implemented and validated in a photovoltaic context, demonstrating its practical relevance and strong potential for real-world energy conversion applications.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPEDS

Publisher

Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS, ISSN: 2088-8694, a SCOPUS indexed Journal) is the official publication of the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). The scope of the journal includes all issues in the field of Power Electronics and drive systems. ...