Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems

1st Edition - April 30, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Saad Motahhir, Mamdouh El Haj Assad
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems brings together the latest advances in photovoltaic control and integration, with various embedded technologies applied to standalone and grid connected systems in normal and abnormal operating conditions, with new approaches intended to overcome a number of critical limitations in using PV technology. The book begins by introducing modern photovoltaic (PV) systems, system integration, materials, and thermodynamic analysis for improved performance, before examining applications in industrial processes, artificial neural network technology, and economic analysis of PV systems.

In-depth chapters then demonstrate the use of advanced control and optimization techniques, covering the use of new embedded technologies, through different applications such as MPPT controllers, solar trackers, cleaning systems, cooling systems, and monitoring systems. Applications of photovoltaic energy systems in distributed generation, microgrid, and smart grid systems will be considered.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Preface
1. Current challenges in nanomaterials for photovoltaics: 2D graphene layers and double perovskites
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Method and calculation
1.3 Result and discussion
1.4 Conclusion
References
2. A thorough review of PV performance, influencing factors, and mitigation strategies; advancements in solar PV systems
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 PV power plant characteristic parameters
2.3 Comparative performance studies of different PV plants
2.4 Different factors affecting PV power system performance
2.5 Different techniques to mitigate performance degradation
2.6 Recommendations and future challenges
2.7 Conclusions
References
3. Technologies review for solar thermal integrated photovoltaic desalination
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Direct desalination methods integrated with a photovoltaic thermal collector
3.3 Combined nonmembrane indirect desalination technology and photovoltaic thermal collector
3.4 Methods for membrane desalination powered by photovoltaic thermal energy
3.5 The photovoltaic thermal system’s suitability and prospective chances for use with other desalination techniques
3.6 Economics and other aspects of PVT desalination system
3.7 Conclusion
References
4. Thermodynamic analysis of solar photovoltaic energy conversion systems
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Energy and exergy analysis of solar photovoltaic energy conversion systems
4.3 Concluding remarks
References
5. Performance assessment of three photovoltaic systems
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and methods
5.3 Results and discussions
5.4 Conclusion
References
6. Electrical models of photovoltaic modules
Abstract
Nomenclature
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Classification of electrical models of PV cell/module
6.3 Static models of PV module
6.4 Dynamic models of a PV module
6.5 Discussion and conclusion
References
7. A comparative study of metaheuristic optimization algorithms to estimate PV cell equivalent circuit parameters
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Methodology
7.3 Estimation of SPV cell circuit parameters
7.4 Simulation results and discussion
7.5 Conclusion
References
8. Modeling and comparative study of half-cut cell and standard cell photovoltaic modules under partial shading conditions
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Methodology
8.3 Results and discussion
8.4 Conclusion
References
9. Experimental investigation of the interaction between PV soiling loss and atmospheric and climatic conditions: a case study of the semiarid climate of Morocco
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Experimental setup and dataset
9.3 Results and discussion
9.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
10. Wide-spectrum solar radiation utilization techniques and applications
Abstract
10.1 Splitting system
10.2 Beam-splitting techniques
10.3 Prisms
10.4 Holographic concentrators
10.5 Dichroic beam splitters
10.6 Nanofluid splitting system
10.7 Beam-splitting analysis
10.8 PV analysis via a beam splitter
References
11. Climate-specific bidding for solar photovoltaic-based power projects, considering the varied operation maintenance costs in large geographically divergent nations
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Solar irradiation in India and different climatic zones
11.3 Defects in solar panels and cleaning mechanism
11.4 Results and discussion
11.5 The following scenarios are considered for LCOE, IRR, and payback
11.6 Conclusion
References
12. The emergence of digital metasurfaces: a new technology for enhancing photovoltaic systems
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 State of the art
12.3 Overview of solar photovoltaic systems
12.4 Coded metasurfaces
12.5 Proposed metasurface absorber
12.6 Simulation results and discussion
12.7 Conclusion and future work
Acknowledgment
References
13. Challenge of modern photovoltaic systems under large-scale forms to distribution grid in preinstallation and operation: Vietnam study case evaluation
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Analytical problems and system model under study
13.3 Proposed evaluation model
13.4 Simulation result and discussion
13.5 Conclusion
References
14. Power management and control of an all-electric ship powered by solar photovoltaic and hydrogen energy system
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 System modeling
14.3 Control design and power management
14.4 Stability of the system
14.5 Simulation results
14.6 Conclusion
References
15. Accurate and fast MPPT procedure for metaheuristic algorithm under partial shading effect
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Equivalent circuit of a photovoltaic cell
15.3 Effect of partial shading condition on PV system
15.4 MPPT technique under partially shaded conditions
15.5 Simulation results and discussion
15.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
16. Implementation of variable-step P&O MPPT control for PV systems based on dSPACE: processor-in-the-loop test
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Mathematical model of a PV module
16.3 Buck converter
16.4 Maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
16.5 dSPACE platform
16.6 The processor-in-the-loop test
16.7 Simulation and experimental results
16.8 Conclusion
References
17. Design and development of a low-cost single-axis solar tracking system
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Materials and methods
17.3 Results and discussions
17.4 Conclusion
References
18. An internet of things–based intelligent smart energy monitoring system for solar photovoltaic applications
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Photovoltaic solar systems
18.3 Internets of things
18.4 Challenges and issues of implementation of IoT on renewable energy resources
18.5 Conclusions
References
Index

Saad Motahhir

Dr. Motahhir acquired practical/industry expertise as an Embedded System Engineer at Zodiac Aerospace Morocco, where he worked from 2014 to 2019. In his role, he was involved in the development of UC/OS-II based embedded software using C and Model-Based Design (Scade), embedded software testing, and validation of embedded software requirements and architecture. He worked with various tools and standards (such as IBM RTRT, SCADE, IBM Synergy/Change, SlickEdit, Trace 32, Diab, DO-178 B/C, and V-Cycle) and his expertise extended to Power PC (MPC 5566) with applications in aircraft such as Boeing 777x, E2 Embraer, A320 NEO, and Bombardier G7000. Recently transitioning to academia, Dr. Motahhir is now a Full Professor at École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco. He earned an engineering degree in Embedded Systems in 2014 and a PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2018, both from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University. Dr. Motahhir holds multiple patents registered with the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property. He is also an accomplished book editor and has served as a guest editor for different special issues and topical collections. Dr. Motahhir actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer or as a member of various journals’ editorial boards; additionally, he holds the position of Conference Co-chair for the International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications and is a member of the Arab Youth Center Council.

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor, École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco

Mamdouh El Haj Assad

Mamdouh El Haj Assad is a Professor in the Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. He was previously an Associate Professor at the Australian College of Kuwait, and a Researcher at Aalto University, Finland. Prof. El Haj Assad’s research interests include thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion systems, and photovoltaics.

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Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

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