Parameter Extraction of Solar Photovoltaic Modules Using Gravitational Search Algorithm

Parameter extraction of a solar photovoltaic system is a nonlinear problem. Many optimization algorithms are implemented for this purpose, which failed in giving better results at low irradiance levels. This article presents a novel method for parameter extraction using gravitational search algorith...

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Main Authors: R. Sarjila, K. Ravi, J. Belwin Edward, K. Sathish Kumar, Avagaddi Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2143572
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Summary:Parameter extraction of a solar photovoltaic system is a nonlinear problem. Many optimization algorithms are implemented for this purpose, which failed in giving better results at low irradiance levels. This article presents a novel method for parameter extraction using gravitational search algorithm. The proposed method evaluates the parameters of different PV panels at various irradiance levels. A critical evaluation and comparison of gravitational search algorithm with other optimization techniques such as genetic algorithm are given. Extensive simulation analyses are carried out on the proposed method and show that GSA is much suitable for parameter extraction problem.
ISSN:2090-0147
2090-0155