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Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems

  • 1st Edition - April 30, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Saad Motahhir, Mamdouh El Haj Assad
  • Language: English

Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems brings together the latest advances in photovoltaic control and integration, with various embedded technolog… Read more

Description

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.

Key features

  • Presents the latest materials and thermodynamic analysis techniques for improved PV performance
  • Provides detailed descriptions and analyses of embedded systems and digital technologies
  • Explores industrial applications that are supported by case studies and practical examples

Readership

Academic: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students with an interest in photovoltaics, embedded systems, solar energy, renewable energy, power systems, and control engineering. Industry: Engineers, R&D professionals, and other industry personnel with an interest in operation and control of photovoltaics

Table of contents

1. Overview of modern photovoltaic systems

2. Recent materials for enhancing PV performance

3. Thermodynamic analysis of PV systems

4. Applications of PV system in industrial processes

5. Artificial neural networks for PV technology

6. Economic analysis of PV systems

7. Hydrogen industrial applications, safety and security, and PV systems

8. Embedded control for solar photovoltaic energy systems

9. Global modern maximum power point tracker applied implementation using embedded systems 10. Design and embedded control using processor in the loop for IM driven solar PV fed water pumping systems

11. Optimization and assessment of floating photovoltaic systems using embedded systems

12. Photovoltaic solar tracker systems using embedded systems

13. Intelligent cleaning system for removal of sand from solar panels using embedded systems

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 30, 2024
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Saad Motahhir

Dr. Saad Motahhir (Eng., PhD, AGYA Member) is a Professor and Director of the Applied Sciences and Innovative Technologies Laboratory (LSATI) at ENSA, SMBA University, Fez, Morocco, with extensive expertise in embedded systems and renewable energy technologies. He previously worked as an Embedded Systems Engineer at Zodiac Aerospace Morocco (2014–2019), holds an engineering degree in Embedded Systems from ENSA Fez (2014), and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from SMBA University (2018). Dr. Motahhir has authored numerous publications, primarily focusing on photovoltaic solar energy optimisation and embedded systems, and has contributed to patented innovative projects. He is a book series editor for IET and Taylor & Francis, a guest editor for special journal issues, and serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for various journals. Additionally, he is the Conference Co-chair of ICDTA, a member of the Arab Youth Center Council and AGYA, and has led work packages in European projects while acting as an expert and consultant for European and national initiatives.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Laboratoire des Sciences Appliquées et Technologies Innovantes, École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Fès, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco

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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.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

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