An Automated Tool for Solar Power Systems
- Publication Type
- Original research
- Authors
- Emad Natsheh
- Abdel Razzak Natsheh
- Alhussein Albarbar
In this paper a novel model of smart grid-connected solar power system is developed. The model is implemented using MatLab/SIMULINK software package. Artificial neural network (ANN) algorithm is used for maximizing the generated power based on maximum power point tracker (MPPT) implementation. The dynamic behavior of the proposed model is examined under different operating conditions. Solar irradiance, and temperature data are gathered from a grid connected, 28.8 kW solar power system located in central Manchester. The developed system and its control strategy exhibit excellent performance with tracking efficiency exceed 94.5%. The proposed model and its control strategy offer a proper tool for smart grid performance optimization.
Journal
- Title
- Applied Solar Energy
- Publisher
- Allerton Press
- Publisher Country
- United States of America
- Indexing
- Scopus
- Impact Factor
- None
- Publication Type
- Both (Printed and Online)
- Volume
- 50
- Year
- 2014
- Pages
- 221-227