A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output
Abstract With climate change driving the global push toward sustainable energy, the reliability of power systems increasingly depends on accurate forecasting methods. This study examined the role of machine learning (ML) in forecasting solar PV power output (SPVPO) and wind turbine power output (WTP...
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| description | Abstract With climate change driving the global push toward sustainable energy, the reliability of power systems increasingly depends on accurate forecasting methods. This study examined the role of machine learning (ML) in forecasting solar PV power output (SPVPO) and wind turbine power output (WTPO) and identified the challenges posed by the intermittent nature of these renewable energy sources. This study examined the current techniques, challenges, and future directions in ML-based forecasting of SPVPO and WTPO and proposed a standardized framework. Using the Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests, the results highlight the significant impact of key meteorological and operational variables on enhancing forecasting accuracy, as measured by MAPE and R-squared. Key features for SPVPO forecasting include solar irradiance, ambient temperature, and prior SPVPO, while wind speed, turbine speed, and prior wind power output are crucial for WTPO forecasting. Moreover, ensemble models, support vector machines, Gaussian processes, hybrid artificial neural networks, and decomposition-based hybrid models exhibit promising forecasting accuracy and reliability. Challenges such as data availability, complexity-interpretability trade-offs, and integration difficulties with energy management systems present opportunities for innovative solutions. These include exploring advanced data processing and calibration techniques, leveraging Big Data and IoT advancements, formulating advanced machine learning (ML) techniques, and employing probabilistic approaches with desirable accuracy and robustness in forecasting solar photovoltaic power output (SPVPO) and wind turbine power output (WTPO). Additionally, expanding research to ensure model generalizability across diverse climate conditions and forecasting horizons is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy forecasting using machine learning techniques. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a34778a033bf481293c6054eae93c17d2025-08-20T03:42:37ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology2314-71722025-07-0112113510.1186/s43067-025-00239-4A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power outputIan B. Benitez0Jai Govind Singh1Department of Energy and Climate Change, Asian Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Energy and Climate Change, Asian Institute of TechnologyAbstract With climate change driving the global push toward sustainable energy, the reliability of power systems increasingly depends on accurate forecasting methods. This study examined the role of machine learning (ML) in forecasting solar PV power output (SPVPO) and wind turbine power output (WTPO) and identified the challenges posed by the intermittent nature of these renewable energy sources. This study examined the current techniques, challenges, and future directions in ML-based forecasting of SPVPO and WTPO and proposed a standardized framework. Using the Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests, the results highlight the significant impact of key meteorological and operational variables on enhancing forecasting accuracy, as measured by MAPE and R-squared. Key features for SPVPO forecasting include solar irradiance, ambient temperature, and prior SPVPO, while wind speed, turbine speed, and prior wind power output are crucial for WTPO forecasting. Moreover, ensemble models, support vector machines, Gaussian processes, hybrid artificial neural networks, and decomposition-based hybrid models exhibit promising forecasting accuracy and reliability. Challenges such as data availability, complexity-interpretability trade-offs, and integration difficulties with energy management systems present opportunities for innovative solutions. These include exploring advanced data processing and calibration techniques, leveraging Big Data and IoT advancements, formulating advanced machine learning (ML) techniques, and employing probabilistic approaches with desirable accuracy and robustness in forecasting solar photovoltaic power output (SPVPO) and wind turbine power output (WTPO). Additionally, expanding research to ensure model generalizability across diverse climate conditions and forecasting horizons is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy forecasting using machine learning techniques.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-025-00239-4Solar PV power output forecastingWind turbine power output forecastingForecastingCore principles and forecasting accuracyMachine learning-based forecasting techniquesSolar and energy forecasting models |
| spellingShingle | Ian B. Benitez Jai Govind Singh A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology Solar PV power output forecasting Wind turbine power output forecasting Forecasting Core principles and forecasting accuracy Machine learning-based forecasting techniques Solar and energy forecasting models |
| title | A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output |
| title_full | A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output |
| title_fullStr | A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output |
| title_short | A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar PV and wind turbine power output |
| title_sort | comprehensive review of machine learning applications in forecasting solar pv and wind turbine power output |
| topic | Solar PV power output forecasting Wind turbine power output forecasting Forecasting Core principles and forecasting accuracy Machine learning-based forecasting techniques Solar and energy forecasting models |
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