MIWO based MPPT of PV system for induction motor driven water pumping system

Renewable energy source-based Water Pumping Systems (WPSs) have gained popularity for drinking, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Locally situated standalone Photovoltaic (PV) powered WPS can provide a viable water supply solution, especially with induction motors (IM) due to their advantages over other motor types. However, solar PV energy output is greatly influenced by weather conditions, necessitating energy storage systems like batteries, which increase costs and require maintenance. This research proposes an efficient energy management system for a PV-powered IM-driven WPS that does not rely on batteries. The system handles Partial Shading Conditions (PSC) effectively, thanks to a sensorless speed controller combining a Modified Invasive Weed Optimization (MIWO) mechanism with the Perturb and Observe (P&O) method. This controller uses the inverter as an MPPT circuit, eliminating the need for a distinct converter to follow the MPP. The hybrid P&O-MIWO method's outcomes are compared with those of P&O hybridization with GA, PSO, and GWO to assess efficiency under various PSCs. TS-Fuzzy controllers are employed for voltage control at the DC-link and motor speed. The proposed system is analyzed across different scenarios and validated using a Simulink model in MATLAB. Results indicate that the hybrid P&O-MIWO mechanism enhances energy generation from the PV unit without relying on energy storage devices, providing a cost-effective solution for PV-based WPS implementation.