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Solar Powered Transcritical CO2 Cogeneration Plant for the Union Territory of Ladakh, India 印度拉达克联邦领土的太阳能跨临界二氧化碳热电厂

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Pub Date : 2025-04-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100124

Vivek Kumar, Khalid Parra, Uday Raj Singh, Satya Sekhar Bhogilla

The transcritical and supercritical CO₂ cycles have been gaining significant attention as alternative cycles for power generation. These cycles can be operated with diverse heat sources, such as nuclear, coal, and renewable heat sources, like solar energy. In this work, a concentrating solar power (CSP) plant is proposed as the heat source for the working fluid (CO₂) to exploit the high solar potential offered by the Ladakh UT. Chloride-based salt is proposed as the thermal energy storage (TES) media, which can help to achieve high turbine inlet temperatures (700°C), thereby improving thermal efficiency. The manuscript focuses on cogeneration to improve the overall system efficiency. In addition to power generation utilizing a simple recuperated tCO₂ Rankine Cycle, the high-temperature turbine exhaust is proposed to provide hot water for space heating using a fourth-generation district heating plant. Thermodynamic analysis of the system for a 10 MW capacity plant suggests a high overall efficiency of 49.75 % is attainable. An increase in the turbine-specific work is observed in the winter season as the ambient temperatures drop due to a reduction in the liquid saturation temperature of CO₂. Moreover, a district heating system in line with fourth-generation district heating is recommended, wherein low supply and return temperatures of water will further ensure efficient system performance.

跨临界和超临界CO2循环作为一种可替代的发电循环，已经引起了人们的广泛关注。这些循环可以使用多种热源，如核能、煤炭和可再生热源，如太阳能。在这项工作中，一个聚光太阳能发电厂（CSP）被提议作为工作流体（CO2）的热源，以利用拉达克UT提供的高太阳能潜力。提出氯基盐作为热能储存（TES）介质，可以帮助实现涡轮进口温度高（700℃），从而提高热效率。本文的重点是热电联产，以提高整体系统的效率。除了利用简单的tCO2回收朗肯循环发电外，高温涡轮废气还被提议使用第四代区域供热厂为空间供暖提供热水。对一个容量为10兆瓦的电厂进行的热力分析表明，该系统的总效率可达到49.75%。在冬季，由于二氧化碳的液体饱和温度降低，环境温度下降，因此可以观察到涡轮特定工作的增加。此外，建议采用符合第四代区域供热的区域供热系统，其中较低的供回水温度将进一步确保系统的高效性能。

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Suitability of natural composite desiccant assisted evaporative cooling for sustainable net zero energy green building 天然复合干燥剂辅助蒸发冷却在可持续零能耗绿色建筑中的适用性

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Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100121

Harish Kumar U , Lakshmi Kanthan Bharathi A , Saravanan R , Kalaiselvam S

This paper investigates the adsorption capacity of the organic cow dung desiccant and its composites for application as a desiccant for desiccant dehumidification systems. The composite desiccants of cow dung with calcium chloride (CDC) and with silica gel (CDS) were prepared as a solution with Hydroxyethylcellulose and coated on a Wood Pulp Fiber Paper (WPFP) substrate and their adsorption ability was studied for different temperatures (25, 35 and 45 °C) and RH (75, 85 and 95 %). The desiccant bed of size 30 × 30 cm with desiccant CD, CDS, and CDC coated on the Wood Pulp fiber paper was prepared and subjected to dehumidification and regeneration. The dehumidification capacity (DC) and dehumidification coefficient of performance (DCOP) of the CD, CDC, and CDS composite desiccant beds were analyzed. The composite CDC performed better than others with a moisture uptake capacity of 0.643 g/g by reaching saturation in 80 min. CD, CDC, and CDS desiccants show faster regeneration within 30 min at the regeneration temperature of 80 °C. The CDC-coated Wood Pulp Fiber Paper performed better and the DCOP was maximum with a value of 2.52 at 50 °C regeneration temperature considering 50, 60, 70, and 80 °C.

研究了有机牛粪干燥剂及其复合材料在干燥剂除湿系统中的吸附性能。将牛粪-氯化钙(CDC) -硅胶（CDS）复合干燥剂与羟乙基纤维素配制成溶液，涂覆在木浆纤维纸（WPFP）底物上，研究了其在不同温度（25、35和45℃）和相对湿度（75、85和95%）下的吸附能力。在木浆纤维纸上涂布干燥剂CD、CDS、CDC，制备尺寸为30 × 30 cm的干燥剂床，进行除湿再生。分析了CD、CDC和CDS复合干燥剂床的除湿能力（DC）和除湿性能系数（DCOP）。CD、CDC和CDS干燥剂在80℃的再生温度下，在30 min内再生速度更快，吸湿量达到0.643 g/g。在50℃、60℃、70℃和80℃的再生温度下，涂布cdc的木浆纤维纸性能较好，DCOP最大，为2.52。

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Implementing task-based learning in multilingual solar rooftop training: A case study from the photovoltaic laboratory – ISA STAR center, University of Havana 在多语言太阳能屋顶培训中实施基于任务的学习：来自哈瓦那大学ISA STAR中心光伏实验室的案例研究

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Pub Date : 2025-04-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100117

Mr. Saba Kalam , Dr. Sanjay Vashishtha , Dr. Calvin Sophistus King , Dr. Lidice Vaillant Roca

Task-Based Learning (TBL), a method having its roots in language instruction. This method uses authentic, real-world tasks when learners are acquiring skills. The present study reports the implementation of TBL in a multilingual setting, in a Solar Rooftop Training Program hosted at the Photovoltaic Laboratory of the University of Havana, which is also a Solar Technology Application and Resource Center (STAR – C), established by International Solar Alliance (ISA). The program is conducted at this STAR-C as part of ISA's solar capacity building initiative. The research highlights the significance of TBL for technical training programs with an in-depth explanation of the task design, its implementation and the impact on learning. The impacts were documented through multiple formats of assessments multiple times, self-assessment ratings of confidence levels and feedback on multiple parameters upon completion of the program. The results indicate TBL's efficacy in enhancing participants' learning of solar rooftop technologies, with several exposures to technical proficiencies through tasks, and promotion of collaboration in team based learning environments. This study provides insights for educators facing comparable multilingual and technical challenges a methodology which could improve learning effectiveness especially in industry specific training areas. The study includes discussions on the challenges due to language and equipment related barriers, and the actions required to overcome these barriers. The study concludes with recommendations of how this can be extended to various other contexts of capacity building in solar photovoltaics.

任务型学习（Task-Based Learning， TBL）是一种起源于语言教学的学习方法。这种方法在学习者学习技能时使用真实的、真实的任务。本研究报告了在哈瓦那大学光伏实验室主持的太阳能屋顶培训计划中，在多语言环境中实施TBL，该实验室也是由国际太阳能联盟（ISA）建立的太阳能技术应用和资源中心（STAR - C）。作为ISA太阳能能力建设计划的一部分，该项目在该STAR-C进行。本研究通过对任务设计、任务实施和对学习的影响的深入解释，强调了任务型教学法在技术培训项目中的重要意义。通过多种形式的多次评估、自信水平的自我评估评级和项目完成后对多个参数的反馈来记录影响。研究结果表明，TBL在促进参与者对太阳能屋顶技术的学习、通过任务对技术熟练程度的多次接触以及促进团队学习环境中的协作方面具有有效性。这项研究为面临类似多语言和技术挑战的教育工作者提供了一种可以提高学习效率的方法，特别是在特定行业的培训领域。该研究包括讨论由于语言和设备相关障碍所带来的挑战，以及克服这些障碍所需的行动。该研究总结了如何将其扩展到太阳能光伏发电能力建设的各种其他情况的建议。

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Laboratory investigation of freshwater production from a modified solar pond and comparison with a conventional solar pond 改良太阳能池产淡水的实验室研究及与传统太阳能池的比较

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Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100120

Mehdi Sedaghat, Farshad Farahbod

Water scarcity, particularly in recent years, has led to numerous challenges for humans worldwide. Decreasing precipitation coupled with a growing global population has exacerbated this problem. This study compares and evaluates the performance of a modified and a conventional solar pond for desalination and freshwater production. The modified pond is equipped with coiled pipes at its base, through which titanium dioxide nanofluid circulates. Originally, the improved pond used metal oxide nanoparticles due to their high conductive heat transfer coefficient. The research reveals that the temperature of the top layer of brine is, on average, 29 % higher than the ambient temperature. Additionally, the temperature of the second surface layer of brine is, on average, 18 % higher than the first, while the third surface layer is 11 % higher than the second. Similarly, the fourth surface layer is approximately 10 % warmer than the third, and the bottom layer is about 5 % warmer than the fourth. The study indicates that the maximum evaporation rate occurred in July, reaching 5.6 L/m²/day for the conventional solar pond and 21.1 L/m²/day for the modified pond. Based on this study, the maximum exergy was observed at 2 PM, with values of 2.5 % and 9.7 % for the conventional and modified solar ponds, respectively. The study shows that the maximum ambient temperature at 2 PM on June 17th was 38.9 °C, while on December 17th, it was 16.1 °C. Furthermore, the minimum ambient temperature occurred at 7 AM, with values of 26.4 °C and 7.8 °C for June 17th and December 17th, respectively.

水资源短缺，特别是近年来，给全世界的人类带来了许多挑战。降水减少加上全球人口增长加剧了这一问题。本研究比较和评估了用于海水淡化和淡水生产的改良和传统太阳能池的性能。改造后的池塘底部装有螺旋管，二氧化钛纳米流体通过管道循环。最初，由于金属氧化物纳米颗粒具有高导热传热系数，因此改进了池塘。研究表明，卤水顶层温度平均比环境温度高29%。此外，卤水的第二表层温度平均比第一表层高18%，而第三表层温度平均比第二表层高11%。同样，第4层比第3层温度高约10%，第4层比第4层温度高约5%。研究表明，7月份蒸发速率最大，常规太阳池蒸发速率为5.6 L/m²/d，改造太阳池蒸发速率为21.1 L/m²/d。在此基础上，观测到的最大火用在下午2点，常规和改造的太阳能池分别为2.5%和9.7%。研究表明，6月17日下午2点的最高环境温度为38.9°C， 12月17日的最高环境温度为16.1°C。6月17日和12月17日的最低环境温度分别为26.4°C和7.8°C。

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Experimental investigation of indoor convective and radiative heat transfer coefficient for a thermally activated building system in tropical climate conditions 热带气候条件下热激活建筑系统室内对流和辐射换热系数的实验研究

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Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100119

T. Vivek, C. Rakesh, K. Balaji, Ananth Pai

Thermally activated building systems (TABS) are one of the most commonly utilised structural cooling methods in construction industries. This method of structural cooling has pipes encapsulated in building surfaces. This investigation analyses the internal convective heat transfer coefficient (CHTC) and radiative heat transfer coefficient (RHTC) for TABS in tropical conditions. The overall heat transfer coefficient is experimentally evaluated with HFP01 heat flux sensors and wet bulb globe thermometers. Calculated and actual CHTC were compared with the interrelationship available in the referred literature and with the constant value recommended by the standard. The results from the measurements indicate that the average CHTC and RHTC are 2.66 W/m²K and 5.7 W/m²K, and it conforms with EN ISO 6946 standards for tropical climates. The CHTC was also quantified with many correlations developed in the scientific literature to determine the best model for the TABS environment. From statistical error analysis, it was determined that Khalifa and Marshall's model was suited with the most minor error of 3 % compared to the other models.

热激活建筑系统（TABS）是建筑行业中最常用的结构冷却方法之一。这种结构冷却方法将管道封装在建筑物表面。本文分析了热带条件下叶片的内部对流换热系数（CHTC）和辐射换热系数（RHTC）。用HFP01热流密度传感器和湿球式温度计对总换热系数进行了实验计算。计算出的CHTC与实际CHTC的相互关系与参考文献和标准推荐的恒定值进行比较。测量结果表明，平均CHTC和RHTC分别为2.66 W/m2K和5.7 W/m2K，符合EN ISO 6946热带气候标准。为了确定tab环境的最佳模型，CHTC也通过科学文献中开发的许多相关性进行了量化。通过统计误差分析，确定Khalifa和Marshall的模型与其他模型相比误差最小，为3%。

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Recent Advancements in CSP: Evaluating High-Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids, Corrosion Prevention, and Alloy Selection for Enhanced Energy Density CSP 的最新进展：评估高温导热液体、防腐蚀和合金选择以提高能量密度

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Pub Date : 2025-03-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100118

Mohd Naqueeb Shaad Jagirdar , Satya Sekhar Bhogilla , Ashmore Mawire , Hakeem Niyas

Remarkable progress has been made in harnessing solar energy for electricity generation through Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants, which now exceed 6 GW in global installed capacity. The utilization of high-temperature heat transfer fluids (HTFs) has significantly improved system efficiencies; for instance, nitrate-based molten salts commonly operate at 300–565 °C, while newer chloride and carbonate salts can reach 700-800 °C enabling advanced supercritical CO₂ cycles with potential thermal-to-electric efficiencies of up to 50%. However, salts often cost $0.2-2.5 per kg and require carefully selected corrosion-resistant alloys. Meanwhile, liquid metals such as lead-bismuth can handle temperatures above 800 °C, offering high volumetric energy densities (often >20,000 MJ/m³) and strong heat-transfer properties. Yet, they demand rigorous corrosion mitigation and elevated capital expenditures. This paper provides an in-depth review of HTF selection, corrosion prevention strategies, material costs, and energy density aspects in CSP. It further examines the feasibility of liquid metals relative to molten salts, covering suitable alloy materials for storage. By highlighting practical performance data and cost considerations, this review offers key insights into advancements and challenges of CSP technology ultimately proposing pathways toward more efficient, high-temperature solar energy generation.

通过聚光太阳能发电站（CSP）利用太阳能发电已取得显著进展，目前全球装机容量已超过 6 GW。高温导热液体（HTFs）的使用大大提高了系统效率；例如，硝酸盐基熔盐通常在 300-565 °C 下运行，而较新的氯酸盐和碳酸盐可达到 700-800 °C，从而实现先进的超临界 CO₂循环，潜在热电效率可达 50%。然而，盐类的成本通常为每公斤 0.2-2.5 美元，并且需要精心挑选的耐腐蚀合金。与此同时，铅铋等液态金属可以承受 800 °C 以上的温度，具有较高的体积能量密度（通常为 20,000 MJ/m³）和较强的传热性能。然而，它们需要严格的腐蚀缓解措施和较高的资本支出。本文深入探讨了 CSP 中 HTF 的选择、防腐蚀策略、材料成本和能量密度方面的问题。它进一步探讨了液态金属相对于熔盐的可行性，并涵盖了适合用于存储的合金材料。通过强调实际性能数据和成本考虑因素，本综述为 CSP 技术的进步和挑战提供了重要见解，最终提出了实现更高效、更高温太阳能发电的途径。

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A novel experimental approach to achieve optical properties of algae panels improving visual-thermal comfort in office buildings 一种新的实验方法来实现藻板的光学特性，提高办公大楼的视觉热舒适性

Solar Compass

Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100116

Fatemeh Delkhosh , Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad , Ali Goharian , Christian Hepf , Thomas Auer

This research paper explores how microalgae photobioreactor panels (PBR) impact daylight performance and visual comfort in office buildings. It merges experimental testing and computational simulation to investigate the effects of spirulina platensis microalgae in PBR panels on daylight measurements and glare potential. Most building-related simulations do not utilize the actual radiance properties of microalgae. The novelty of this research lies in highlighting a specific framework to obtain the most accurate optical properties in simulation techniques, including specular transmittance, specular reflectance, diffuse transmittance, and diffuse reflectance. Additionally, it addresses simulation troubleshooting and the lack of information in previous research while simplifying changes in algae concentration. This approach aims to achieve a numerical ratio of the daily increase in microalgae concentration and the decrease in transmitted light, thereby addressing an important gap. A state-of-the-art approach is developed to create a comprehensive framework for transferring all optical properties from experimental data to simulation, maximizing the accuracy of results and the performance of spirulina microalgae. Using a ratio of 1:60 microalgae to water, 85 % of the space is glare-free throughout the year. After one day of growth, maintaining a constant microalgae-to-water density on the second day results in 95.5 % of the space being glare-free throughout the year. Both occupants on the second day of algae cultivation achieve visual comfort, characterized by imperceptible glare, consistently throughout the year. Considering that the density of the highest daylight efficiency was obtained on the first and second days of spirulina microalgae cultivation and the amount of glare was compatible with the occupant's eyes on the first day, so visual comfort can be provided to the residents without reducing the daylight efficiency. The study finds that PBR panels can effectively control glare, but their influence on daylight availability should be maximized.

本研究探讨了微藻光生物反应器面板（PBR）如何影响办公大楼的日光性能和视觉舒适性。采用实验测试和计算模拟相结合的方法，研究了PBR面板中螺旋藻微藻对日光测量和眩光电位的影响。大多数与建筑相关的模拟都没有利用微藻的实际辐射特性。本研究的新颖之处在于强调了在模拟技术中获得最精确光学特性的特定框架，包括镜面透射率、镜面反射率、漫射透射率和漫反射。此外，它在简化藻类浓度变化的同时，解决了模拟故障排除和先前研究中缺乏信息的问题。该方法旨在实现微藻浓度每日增加与透射光减少的数值比例，从而解决一个重要的空白。开发了一种最先进的方法来创建一个综合框架，将所有光学特性从实验数据转移到模拟，最大限度地提高结果的准确性和螺旋藻微藻的性能。使用1:60的微藻与水的比例，85%的空间全年都没有眩光。经过一天的生长，在第二天保持恒定的微藻与水的密度，可以使95.5%的空间全年无眩光。在藻类种植的第二天，两个居住者都达到了视觉上的舒适，其特点是难以察觉的眩光，全年都是如此。考虑到在螺旋藻微藻培养的第一天和第二天获得最高日光效率的密度，并且第一天的眩光量与居住者的眼睛相适应，因此可以在不降低日光效率的情况下为居住者提供视觉舒适。研究发现，PBR面板可以有效地控制眩光，但它们对日光利用率的影响应该最大化。

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Smart glazing systems: An industrial outlook 智能玻璃系统：工业展望

Solar Compass

Pub Date : 2025-03-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100114

Samantha Wijewardane , Matthaios Santamouris

Windows play a pivotal role in the building envelope, significantly influencing energy performance, aesthetic appeal, and overall occupant comfort. The design of a glazing system that optimally integrates all relevant factors poses considerable challenges. Smart glazing technologies, capable of dynamically adjusting their optical properties in response to varying outdoor conditions, have shown a promising potential to enhance energy efficiency without compromising the architectural integrity of structures. This paper provides a thorough review of commercially available smart window technologies, examining aspects such as their underlying technologies, manufacturing processes, marketing strategies, energy performance metrics, aesthetic qualities, and the barriers they face in capturing a larger market segment. The smart glazing systems considered include Electrochromic (EC), thermochromic (TC), thermotropic (TT), photochromic (PC), SPD (Suspended Particle Devices) Smart windows, PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) and PNLC (Polymer Network Liquid Crystals) smart windows. In the discussion section, we summarize the principal findings and explore strategic pathways to address the current challenges hindering broader adoption of these advanced glazing solutions.

窗户在建筑围护结构中起着关键作用，显著影响着能源性能、美学吸引力和整体居住者的舒适度。将所有相关因素最佳地整合在一起的玻璃系统的设计提出了相当大的挑战。智能玻璃技术能够根据不同的室外条件动态调整其光学特性，在不影响建筑结构完整性的情况下，显示出提高能源效率的巨大潜力。本文对商用智能窗户技术进行了全面的回顾，考察了其基础技术、制造工艺、营销策略、能源性能指标、美学品质以及它们在占领更大细分市场时面临的障碍等方面。考虑的智能玻璃系统包括电致变色（EC），热致变色（TC），热致变色（TT），光致变色（PC）， SPD（悬浮粒子器件）智能窗口，PDLC（聚合物分散液晶）和PNLC（聚合物网络液晶）智能窗口。在讨论部分，我们总结了主要发现，并探讨了解决当前阻碍这些先进玻璃解决方案广泛采用的挑战的战略途径。

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Evolution of solar driven desiccant systems for energy-efficient air conditioning: A review 节能空调用太阳能驱动干燥剂系统的发展综述

Solar Compass

Pub Date : 2025-03-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100115

Juri Sonowal , B. Kiran Naik , DVN. Lakshmi , P. Muthukumar , R. Anandalakshmi

Desiccant air conditioning systems promise to be a cost-effective, low-grade energy-driven, sustainable system demonstrating huge potential as an alternate method for indoor thermal comfort. The heat and mass transfer performance of a desiccant system depends on the thermo-physical properties of the desiccant materials and the efficiency of the dehumidifier and regenerator. The highest amount of energy consumption is during regeneration. This paper presents feedback on the experimental research on different desiccant systems and their integration with external systems as an energy-saving approach. The review focuses on state-of-the-art desiccant materials, solid and liquid desiccant systems, hybrid systems, and methods of solar-driven regeneration. The details of different dehumidifier/ regenerator components have been presented. Finally, a comprehensive summary has been provided for future research and developments. The review reveals that desiccant composites are economically more viable desiccant materials due to their flexibility to tailor the properties by basic methods. Novel hybridization methods have been proposed that would considerably reduce energy consumption as well as provide long-term stable dehumidification and regeneration performance. Major challenges lie in the practical verification of many of the proposed techniques.

干燥剂空调系统有望成为一种具有成本效益，低等级能源驱动，可持续发展的系统，作为室内热舒适的替代方法显示出巨大的潜力。干燥剂系统的传热传质性能取决于干燥剂材料的热物理特性以及除湿器和蓄热器的效率。能量消耗最高的是再生过程。本文介绍了不同干燥剂系统及其与外部系统集成作为一种节能方法的实验研究反馈。综述的重点是最先进的干燥剂材料，固体和液体干燥剂系统，混合系统，以及太阳能驱动再生的方法。介绍了不同除湿/再生器部件的详细信息。最后，对今后的研究和发展进行了全面的总结。综述表明，复合干燥剂由于其可灵活地通过基本方法调整性能，是一种经济可行的干燥剂材料。新的杂交方法已经提出，将大大降低能源消耗，并提供长期稳定的除湿和再生性能。主要的挑战在于对许多提出的技术进行实际验证。

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Optimization of DCM boost chopper performance controlled by optimal PIDF regulator for stand-alone PV system 单机光伏系统最优PIDF调节器控制的DCM升压斩波性能优化

Solar Compass

Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.solcom.2025.100113

Ella Nkouna Paul Lionnel , Arnaud Obono Biyobo , Paul Owoundi Etouke , Yves Paulin Dangwe Sounsoumou , Reagan Jean Jacques Molu , Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi

This paper proposes a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) strategy for a photovoltaic (PV) panel, combining the Perturb and Observe (P&O) technique, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and an optimal Duty Cycle Modulation (DCM) circuit. The Boost chopper, regulated by a Proportional-Integral-Derivative controller with a first-order low-pass filter (PIDF), serves as an interface between the photovoltaic source (PV) and the load, maximizing the extraction of energy produced by the solar panel. The results obtained in virtual simulation in the MATLAB/Simulink environment are satisfactory: we observe in standard conditions, namely temperature T = 25 °C and solar irradiation of 1000W/m², a response without overshoot, a zero static error, a system stability time of 0.32 s, 0.13 s and 0.15 s respectively for three respective load values (R₀ = 50 Ω, R₀₁ = 37.5 Ω and R₀₂ = 25 Ω) in steady state. In transient state, taking into account the variation in solar irradiation, it can be seen that despite the fluctuations, the system manages to remain stable, attesting to the robustness of the controller used. To control the DCM Boost chopper. The comparative study carried out with other MPPT techniques such as (VSS-P&O, MIC, FOCV, FSS-RBFA, VSS-RBFA, AFLC, PSO and CS) applied to conventional boost converters attests that the proposed new prototype offers quite satisfactory performances compared to the latter.

本文提出了一种光伏（PV）面板的最大功率点跟踪（MPPT）策略，该策略结合了扰动与观测（P&；O）技术、粒子群优化（PSO）和最优占空比调制（DCM）电路。Boost斩波器由带有一阶低通滤波器（PIDF）的比例-积分-导数控制器调节，充当光伏源（PV）和负载之间的接口，最大限度地提取太阳能电池板产生的能量。在MATLAB/Simulink环境下的虚拟仿真结果令人满意：在标准条件下，即温度T = 25℃，太阳辐照1000W/m2，我们观察到三个负载值（R0 = 50 Ω， R01 = 37.5 Ω和R02 = 25 Ω）在稳态下的响应无超调，静态误差为零，系统稳定时间分别为0.32 s， 0.13 s和0.15 s。在瞬态中，考虑到太阳辐照的变化，可以看出，尽管存在波动，系统仍然保持稳定，证明了所使用控制器的鲁棒性。控制DCM增压斩波器。与应用于传统升压变换器的其他MPPT技术（VSS-P&；O， MIC， FOCV, FSS-RBFA, VSS-RBFA， AFLC， PSO和CS）进行了比较研究，证明了所提出的新原型与后者相比具有相当满意的性能。

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