Machine learning based cascaded ANN MPPT controller for erratic PV shading circumstances

• Published in: International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 2447
• Main Authors: Sreedhar, R., Karunanithi, Kandasamy, Ramesh, Subramanian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.2023
• ISSN: 2088-8694; 2722-256X
• DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v14.i4.pp2447-2456

Power generation is challenged to meet energy demand during peak hours. As a result of limited non-renewable energy resources, power utilities heavily rely on fossil fuels. Therefore, scientists and researchers are looking for some distributed generators to provide additional power during peak hours. During such period, load demand is solved using solar power. As a consequence, grid-connected solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems are catching the attention owing to their ability to significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels. Under Partial Shading Condition (PSC), this paper utilizes Luo Converter along with Cascaded Artificial Neural Network (ANN), which is a Machine Learning Based Maximum Power Point Tracking (ML-MPPT) approach for tracking optimal power from PV system. The gained DC supply is converted into AC voltage using  VSI attached to the system. In addition, PI controller engaged controls the voltage at grid side and results in effective grid synchronization. Furthermore, MATLAB Simulink analysis is carried out and the outcomes reveal the effectiveness of proposed system with 98% efficiency under different PV circumstances.