Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels play a crucial role in sustainable energy generation, yet their power output often faces uncertainties due to dynamic weather conditions. In this study, a comparative machine learning approach is introduced, utilizing multivariate regression (MR), support vector machin...

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Main Authors: Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar, Mangalpady, Aruna, Elumalai, P.V., Karthik, Krishnasamy, Khan, Sher Afghan, Asif, Mohammad, Rao, Koppula Srinivas
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spelling my.iium.irep.1121742024-09-20T07:30:44Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/112174/ Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar Mangalpady, Aruna Elumalai, P.V. Karthik, Krishnasamy Khan, Sher Afghan Asif, Mohammad Rao, Koppula Srinivas TJ163.26 Energy conservation Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels play a crucial role in sustainable energy generation, yet their power output often faces uncertainties due to dynamic weather conditions. In this study, a comparative machine learning approach is introduced, utilizing multivariate regression (MR), support vector machine regression (SVMR), and Gaussian regression (GR) techniques for precise solar PV panel power prediction. The investigation into the impact of environmental factors—solar radiation, ambient temperature, and relative humidity—on PV panel output reveals the superior predictive capabilities of SVMR models. With a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.038, a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.17, and an R-value of 0.99, SVMR outperforms GR and MR models. Conversely, Gaussian regression demonstrates comparatively weaker performance, yielding an R of 0.88, an MSE of 0.49, and an MAE of 0.63. This research underscores the reliability and enhanced accuracy of the proposed SVMR model in forecasting solar PV panel output. The outcomes presented herein carry significant implications for promoting the widespread adoption of PV panels in electricity generation, particularly in challenging environmental conditions. The findings offer valuable insights into optimizing solar PV deployment, ultimately contributing to the expansion of solar power generation in the national energy landscape. Moreover, the comparative analysis provides insights into how anticipated PV power generation can adapt to varying weather conditions, encompassing factors such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation. Elsevier Ltd 2024-05-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/112174/2/112174_Advancing%20solar%20PV%20panel%20power%20prediction.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/112174/8/112174_Advancing%20solar%20PV%20panel%20power%20prediction_SCOPUS.pdf Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar and Mangalpady, Aruna and Elumalai, P.V. and Karthik, Krishnasamy and Khan, Sher Afghan and Asif, Mohammad and Rao, Koppula Srinivas (2024) Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 59. pp. 1-15. ISSN 2214-157X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24004908/pdfft?md5=7abfe3686998480f7d3783fe557a5b8f&pid=1-s2.0-S2214157X24004908-main.pdf https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2024.104459
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topic TJ163.26 Energy conservation
spellingShingle TJ163.26 Energy conservation
Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar
Mangalpady, Aruna
Elumalai, P.V.
Karthik, Krishnasamy
Khan, Sher Afghan
Asif, Mohammad
Rao, Koppula Srinivas
Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
description Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels play a crucial role in sustainable energy generation, yet their power output often faces uncertainties due to dynamic weather conditions. In this study, a comparative machine learning approach is introduced, utilizing multivariate regression (MR), support vector machine regression (SVMR), and Gaussian regression (GR) techniques for precise solar PV panel power prediction. The investigation into the impact of environmental factors—solar radiation, ambient temperature, and relative humidity—on PV panel output reveals the superior predictive capabilities of SVMR models. With a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.038, a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.17, and an R-value of 0.99, SVMR outperforms GR and MR models. Conversely, Gaussian regression demonstrates comparatively weaker performance, yielding an R of 0.88, an MSE of 0.49, and an MAE of 0.63. This research underscores the reliability and enhanced accuracy of the proposed SVMR model in forecasting solar PV panel output. The outcomes presented herein carry significant implications for promoting the widespread adoption of PV panels in electricity generation, particularly in challenging environmental conditions. The findings offer valuable insights into optimizing solar PV deployment, ultimately contributing to the expansion of solar power generation in the national energy landscape. Moreover, the comparative analysis provides insights into how anticipated PV power generation can adapt to varying weather conditions, encompassing factors such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation.
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author Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar
Mangalpady, Aruna
Elumalai, P.V.
Karthik, Krishnasamy
Khan, Sher Afghan
Asif, Mohammad
Rao, Koppula Srinivas
author_facet Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar
Mangalpady, Aruna
Elumalai, P.V.
Karthik, Krishnasamy
Khan, Sher Afghan
Asif, Mohammad
Rao, Koppula Srinivas
author_sort Tripathi, Abhishek Kumar
title Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
title_short Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
title_full Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
title_fullStr Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
title_full_unstemmed Advancing solar PV panel power prediction: A comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
title_sort advancing solar pv panel power prediction: a comparative machine learning approach in fluctuating environmental conditions
publisher Elsevier Ltd
publishDate 2024
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/112174/2/112174_Advancing%20solar%20PV%20panel%20power%20prediction.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/112174/8/112174_Advancing%20solar%20PV%20panel%20power%20prediction_SCOPUS.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/112174/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24004908/pdfft?md5=7abfe3686998480f7d3783fe557a5b8f&pid=1-s2.0-S2214157X24004908-main.pdf
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