International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
Vol 17, No 3: September 2026

A novel machine learning based maximum power point tracking in interleaved buck-boost converter for portable solar-powered electric vehicle charging in rural areas

C. Niranjana (Dayanand Sagar University)
P. K. Vineeth Kumar (Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering)
J. J. Jijesh (Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering)
G. B. Arjun Kumar (Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering)
Dileep Reddy Bolla (Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT))
K. N. Sunil Kumar (Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2026

Abstract

Need for off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, using intelligent control systems, such as machine learning (ML)-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT), to harness solar energy, offers a means of optimizing efficiency even in the face of fluctuations. This innovative strategy combines clean energy, cutting-edge power electronics, and practical application, which makes it perfect for fostering innovation in areas with inadequate infrastructure. For rural areas without grid infrastructure, this paper presents a novel design and performance assessment of a portable solar-powered EV charging system. To maximize solar energy harvesting and charging efficiency, the system combines an interleaved buck-boost converter with an ML-driven MPPT algorithm. It is appropriate for small electric vehicles (EVs) like auto rickshaws because it uses a 48 V lithium iron phosphate (LiFePOâ‚„) battery. A supervised regression model trained on real-time electrical (voltage, current, and power) and environmental (temperature, irradiance) parameters is used to implement the MPPT algorithm. The system was created using MATLAB/Simulink, and the key performance parameters were evaluated using real-time information. Analyses of the key performance metrics like charging efficiency, converter stability, and tracking accuracy show a superior energy harvesting efficiency of 97%.

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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. ...