Comparison of Classical and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms to the Optimization of Photovoltaic Panels Using MPPT

This work investigates the application of artificial intelligence techniques for optimizing photovoltaic systems using maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms. Simulation models were developed in MATLAB/Simulink (Version 2024), incorporating conventional and intelligent control strategies such as fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, neural networks, and Deep Reinforcement Learning. A DC/DC buck converter was designed and tested under various irradiance and temperature profiles, including scenarios with partial shading conditions. The performance of the implemented MPPT algorithms was evaluated using such metrics as Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Integral Absolute Error (IAE), mean squared error (MSE), Integral Squared Error (ISE), efficiency, and convergence time. The results highlight that AI-based methods, particularly neural networks and Deep Q-Network agents, outperform traditional approaches, especially in non-uniform operating conditions. These findings demonstrate the potential of intelligent controllers to enhance the energy harvesting capability of photovoltaic systems.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Algorithms

• Publication date

  2025-08-07

• Fields of study

  Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.3390/a18080493
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar

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