New control technology for solar power generation

Can a control strategy be used in a solar power generation system?

As the proposed novel control strategy design has been used for conventional solar power generation system hardware, the control strategy can suitably be expanded to larger stand-alone solar power generation systems. It can even be used in grid-connected and hybrid solar power generation systems.

Can a stand-alone solar power generation system be controlled?

The proposed novel control strategy has been applied to the stand-alone solar power generation system and is physically illustrated in Figure 10. Initially, the standalone solar power generation system is constructed using a PV simulator (as detailed in Table 3) which is supervised by a computer.

Can intelligent control improve PV system power quality and stability?

Power electronics combined with intelligent control help PV systems to be observable, controllable, and adjustable. However, the degree of intelligence of PV systems is still at a low level. The potential of intelligent control to improve PV system power quality and stability has yet to be explored.

How is PV power generation affecting control performance & stability?

PV power generation is developing fast in both centralized and distributed forms under the background of constructing a new power system with high penetration of renewable sources. However, the control performance and stability of the PV system is seriously affected by the interaction between PV internal control loops and the external power grid.

How a PV system can improve the performance of a solar panel?

Various demonstration plants in China, India, and elsewhere have been developed and are operational. Such type of systems helps in minimizing the PV panel surface temperature, reduce the water evaporation, enhance the panel life, and increase the power production. There have been countless efforts to improve the performance of PV systems.

What are the latest developments in PV technology?

Recent technological progress and engineering applications of PV systems are given. Key energy, exergy, economic and environmental performance metrics are presented. Latest Investigations on sun-tracking, floating PV, bifacial PV are reported. Novel combined improvement techniques of PV techniques at research scale are discussed.