Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels

One of the applications of evolutionary algorithms is increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The main problem with using standard algorithms like the Incremental Conductance (IC) controller for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) under partial shading conditions (PSC) is that they d...

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Main Authors: Fethi Khelaifa, Kheireddine Lamamra, Djaafar Toumi
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Published: University of El Oued 2024-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.ijeca.info/index.php/IJECA/article/view/243
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description One of the applications of evolutionary algorithms is increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The main problem with using standard algorithms like the Incremental Conductance (IC) controller for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) under partial shading conditions (PSC) is that they do not provide reliable tracking of the global peak of the volt-watt characteristic, leading to increased losses and reduced power plant performance. Furthermore, there is currently no methodology for selecting the optimal sampling time of soft computing algorithm-based maximum power trackers for PV systems. The aim of this paper is to apply the Grey Wolf technique with optimally selected sampling time, which will result in fast and reliable tracking of the global maximum point of the PV panels. The results show that the selected optimal sampling time for the digital MPP controllers can increase the performance and efficiency of MPPT controllers. A DC-DC boost converter is used to match the PV panels with the resistive load. Several simulations were performed using MATLAB/Simulink to examine the performance of the proposed system. The results demonstrate that the proposed Grey Wolf algorithm can quickly capture the GMPP within 0.2 seconds under different shading conditions of the PV panels.
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spelling doaj-art-bab026c005344cdaa68d73c91d8009182025-08-20T03:04:49ZengUniversity of El OuedInternational Journal of Energetica2543-37172024-08-01911723146Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar PanelsFethi Khelaifa0Kheireddine Lamamra1Djaafar Toumi2Laboratory of Electronics and New Technologies-LENT-, Larbi Ben M’hidi University Oum El BouaghiLaboratory of Electronics and New Technologies-LENT-, Larbi Ben M’hidi University Oum El BouaghiLaboratory of Electronics and New Technologies-LENT-, Larbi Ben M’hidi University Oum El BouaghiOne of the applications of evolutionary algorithms is increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The main problem with using standard algorithms like the Incremental Conductance (IC) controller for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) under partial shading conditions (PSC) is that they do not provide reliable tracking of the global peak of the volt-watt characteristic, leading to increased losses and reduced power plant performance. Furthermore, there is currently no methodology for selecting the optimal sampling time of soft computing algorithm-based maximum power trackers for PV systems. The aim of this paper is to apply the Grey Wolf technique with optimally selected sampling time, which will result in fast and reliable tracking of the global maximum point of the PV panels. The results show that the selected optimal sampling time for the digital MPP controllers can increase the performance and efficiency of MPPT controllers. A DC-DC boost converter is used to match the PV panels with the resistive load. Several simulations were performed using MATLAB/Simulink to examine the performance of the proposed system. The results demonstrate that the proposed Grey Wolf algorithm can quickly capture the GMPP within 0.2 seconds under different shading conditions of the PV panels.https://www.ijeca.info/index.php/IJECA/article/view/243mppt, partial l shading, tracking time, grew wolf optimization, dc-dc converter
spellingShingle Fethi Khelaifa
Kheireddine Lamamra
Djaafar Toumi
Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels
International Journal of Energetica
mppt, partial l shading, tracking time, grew wolf optimization, dc-dc converter
title Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels
title_full Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels
title_fullStr Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels
title_full_unstemmed Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels
title_short Application of Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panels
title_sort application of grey wolf optimization algorithm for maximum power point tracking of solar panels
topic mppt, partial l shading, tracking time, grew wolf optimization, dc-dc converter
url https://www.ijeca.info/index.php/IJECA/article/view/243
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