Abstract
The global demand for renewable energy is growing, and one of the proposed solutions to this energy crisis is the use of photovoltaic systems. So far, they are a reliable solution, as they are nonpolluting and can be used almost anywhere on the planet. However, the design and development of more efficient photovoltaic cells and modules require an accurate extraction of their intrinsic parameters. Up to date, metaheuristic algorithms have proven to be the best methods to obtain accurate values of these intrinsic parameters. Hence, to extract these parameters reliably and accurately, this paper presents an optimization method based on the principle of bald eagle search (BES) during fish hunting. This search is divided into three steps: in the first stage (space selection), the eagle selects the space with the largest number of prey; in the second stage (space search), the eagle moves into the selected space to search for prey; in the third stage (dive), the eagle swings from the best position identified in the second stage and determines the best point to hunt. Thus, we used the proposed BES algorithm to determine the parameters of the single-diode model (SDM), the double-diode model (DDM), and the PV modules. This algorithm converges very quickly and gives a root mean square error (RMSE) of 9.8602 e − 04 for the single-diode model and 9.8248 e − 4 for the dual-diode model. The results obtained show that the proposed algorithm is more efficient than the other methods available in the literature, in terms of the better accuracy of the results obtained. The good harmony of the I-V and P-V characteristic curve of the calculated parameters with that of the measured data from a PV module/cell data sheet proves that the proposed BES should be used among the methods provided in the literature for the identification of PV solar cell parameters.
Highlights
The energy demand of almost every country in the world is increasing due to its large-scale industrial expansion, population growth, and the continuous growth of per capita energy consumption
As the solar energy obtained from a solar PV module is not constant, a major challenge is to maximise the use of solar energy due to the unpredictability of the power output of PV modules caused by the resulting variations in irradiance levels and cell temperature [2]
This paper presents a comprehensive study on the estimation of design parameters for single-diode model (SDM), diode model (DDM), and PV modules using the bald eagle search (BES) algorithm [62]
Summary
The energy demand of almost every country in the world is increasing due to its large-scale industrial expansion, population growth, and the continuous growth of per capita energy consumption. Several methods have been proposed for the extraction of the parameters; each of these methods has drawbacks, either in terms of complexity of use and accuracy or in terms of convergence and speed. These methods are classified into three categories: analytical, numerical, and metaheuristic methods [3]. Comparative with analytical and numerical approaches, these metaheuristic algorithms were able to provide satisfactory results for the extraction of PV model parameters. These metaheuristic algorithms still have inherent drawbacks. BES can be an effective alternative for the parameter extraction from PV models
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