Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking

This study introduces a new technique called Pinnacle Multipoint Optimization (PMO) for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). The approach is specifically developed to improve the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems in both regular and partially shaded settings. The PMO algorithm adaptively modi...

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Main Authors: Youssef Mhanni, Youssef Lagmich
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Energy Research
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1472768/full
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description This study introduces a new technique called Pinnacle Multipoint Optimization (PMO) for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). The approach is specifically developed to improve the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems in both regular and partially shaded settings. The PMO algorithm adaptively modifies three crucial tracking points to effectively traverse the power-voltage (P-V) curve, guaranteeing precise monitoring (GMPP). The PMO algorithm has been proven to surpass the classic Perturb and Observe (P&O) approach regarding efficiency, tracking speed, and resilience through comprehensive simulations conducted under diverse irradiation settings. More precisely, when there is partial shadowing, the PMO approach demonstrates significant enhancements compared to the P&O method, which only achieves an average efficiency of 54.71%. The PMO algorithm is proficient in optimizing energy output and minimizing power dissipation in photovoltaic systems.
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spelling doaj-art-6a78bbab3ec8435996e824b36cc263782025-08-20T02:16:29ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Energy Research2296-598X2025-04-011310.3389/fenrg.2025.14727681472768Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point trackingYoussef MhanniYoussef LagmichThis study introduces a new technique called Pinnacle Multipoint Optimization (PMO) for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). The approach is specifically developed to improve the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems in both regular and partially shaded settings. The PMO algorithm adaptively modifies three crucial tracking points to effectively traverse the power-voltage (P-V) curve, guaranteeing precise monitoring (GMPP). The PMO algorithm has been proven to surpass the classic Perturb and Observe (P&O) approach regarding efficiency, tracking speed, and resilience through comprehensive simulations conducted under diverse irradiation settings. More precisely, when there is partial shadowing, the PMO approach demonstrates significant enhancements compared to the P&O method, which only achieves an average efficiency of 54.71%. The PMO algorithm is proficient in optimizing energy output and minimizing power dissipation in photovoltaic systems.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1472768/fullmaximum power point tracking (MPPT)pinnacle multi-point optimization (PMO)photovoltaic (PV) systemspartial shading conditionsGMPP tracking
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Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
Frontiers in Energy Research
maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
pinnacle multi-point optimization (PMO)
photovoltaic (PV) systems
partial shading conditions
GMPP tracking
title Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
title_full Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
title_fullStr Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
title_short Enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization: a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
title_sort enhancing solar power harvesting with pinnacle multipoint optimization a novel technique for maximum power point tracking
topic maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
pinnacle multi-point optimization (PMO)
photovoltaic (PV) systems
partial shading conditions
GMPP tracking
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1472768/full
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