Design of control system for solar power generation based on an improved bat algorithm for an island operation

Abstract Solar energy is sustained using the principle of photovoltaic effect through a solar photovoltaic (PV) system as the main receiver of sunlight for the island. The use of photovoltaic (PV) systems to generate power from solar energy has increased in recent years due to its availability and sustainability. The proposed bat algorithm provides a very quick confluence and high accuracy since it interactively merges with the exploration advancements with the substantial distinctive signal search during the maximum power point tracking process from the PV array. The improved bat algorithm proposes a signal search method to increase the speed and tracks more power at a longer distance by using the signal between the bat and its prey. An energy storage system (ESS) stores solar energy and releases it into the system for use when energy generation from the source is low. DC to DC converter controls and regulates the output generated voltage from the PV array. DC to AC converter converts DC power produced to AC power to be supplied to the island for use. The design and simulation were performed in MATLAB Simulink and the result shows the effectiveness of the proposed design.