Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems

Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems brings together the latest advances in photovoltaic control and integration, with various embedded technologies applied to standalone and grid connected systems in normal and abnormal operating conditions, with new approaches intended to overcome a number of critical limitations in using PV technology. The book begins by introducing modern photovoltaic (PV) systems, system integration, materials, and thermodynamic analysis for improved performance, before examining applications in industrial processes, artificial neural network technology, and economic analysis of PV systems.

In-depth chapters then demonstrate the use of advanced control and optimization techniques, covering the use of new embedded technologies, through different applications such as MPPT controllers, solar trackers, cleaning systems, cooling systems, and monitoring systems. Applications of photovoltaic energy systems in distributed generation, microgrid, and smart grid systems will be considered.

• Presents the latest materials and thermodynamic analysis techniques for improved PV performance
• Provides detailed descriptions and analyses of embedded systems and digital technologies
• Explores industrial applications that are supported by case studies and practical examples

Dr. Saad Motahhir (Eng., PhD, AGYA Member) is a Professor and Director of the Applied Sciences and Innovative Technologies Laboratory (LSATI) at ENSA, SMBA University, Fez, Morocco, with extensive expertise in embedded systems and renewable energy technologies. He previously worked as an Embedded Systems Engineer at Zodiac Aerospace Morocco (2014–2019), holds an engineering degree in Embedded Systems from ENSA Fez (2014), and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from SMBA University (2018). Dr. Motahhir has authored numerous publications, primarily focusing on photovoltaic solar energy optimisation and embedded systems, and has contributed to patented innovative projects. He is a book series editor for IET and Taylor & Francis, a guest editor for special journal issues, and serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for various journals. Additionally, he is the Conference Co-chair of ICDTA, a member of the Arab Youth Center Council and AGYA, and has led work packages in European projects while acting as an expert and consultant for European and national initiatives.

Mamdouh El Haj Assad is a Professor in the Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. He was previously an Associate Professor at the Australian College of Kuwait, and a Researcher at Aalto University, Finland. Prof. El Haj Assad’s research interests include thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion systems, and photovoltaics.