Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems
Accurate forecasting of power output in Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems is essential for optimizing renewable energy generation and improving energy management strategies. This study introduces a novel hierarchical prediction framework that enhances FPV power forecasting by systematically modeli...
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| author | Mohd Herwan, Sulaiman Zuriani, Mustaffa Mohd Shawal, Jadin Mohd Mawardi, Saari |
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| description | Accurate forecasting of power output in Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems is essential for optimizing renewable energy generation and improving energy management strategies. This study introduces a novel hierarchical prediction framework that enhances FPV power forecasting by systematically modeling energy output at three levels: (1) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) level, (2) phase-wise level, and (3) total system level. This structured approach captures the interdependencies between different operational levels, improving both prediction accuracy and interpretability. A high-resolution dataset, spanning one year with 5-min interval measurements, was collected from an operational FPV system at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and used for model training and validation. The dataset comprises meteorological parameters (solar irradiation, ambient temperature) and electrical characteristics (MPPT voltage, current, and phase-wise power output). Five machine learning models—Feedforward Neural Network (FFNN), Random Forest (RF), Extreme Learning Machine (ELM), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost)—were evaluated within the hierarchical framework. Results indicate that FFNN outperforms all other models, achieving an RMSE of 0.0125, MAE of 0.0024, and an R2 of 1 at the system level. The hierarchical structure improves predictive robustness, reduces error propagation across levels, and enhances real-time monitoring by facilitating localized performance analysis. This framework offers a scalable and adaptable solution for FPV forecasting, contributing to enhanced grid stability and more effective energy management. The findings demonstrate the practical benefits of hierarchical modeling in renewable energy prediction, providing a foundation for future research into adaptive forecasting models for dynamic environmental conditions. |
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| spelling | ump-443302025-04-17T01:37:34Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44330/ Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems Mohd Herwan, Sulaiman Zuriani, Mustaffa Mohd Shawal, Jadin Mohd Mawardi, Saari TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Accurate forecasting of power output in Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems is essential for optimizing renewable energy generation and improving energy management strategies. This study introduces a novel hierarchical prediction framework that enhances FPV power forecasting by systematically modeling energy output at three levels: (1) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) level, (2) phase-wise level, and (3) total system level. This structured approach captures the interdependencies between different operational levels, improving both prediction accuracy and interpretability. A high-resolution dataset, spanning one year with 5-min interval measurements, was collected from an operational FPV system at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and used for model training and validation. The dataset comprises meteorological parameters (solar irradiation, ambient temperature) and electrical characteristics (MPPT voltage, current, and phase-wise power output). Five machine learning models—Feedforward Neural Network (FFNN), Random Forest (RF), Extreme Learning Machine (ELM), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost)—were evaluated within the hierarchical framework. Results indicate that FFNN outperforms all other models, achieving an RMSE of 0.0125, MAE of 0.0024, and an R2 of 1 at the system level. The hierarchical structure improves predictive robustness, reduces error propagation across levels, and enhances real-time monitoring by facilitating localized performance analysis. This framework offers a scalable and adaptable solution for FPV forecasting, contributing to enhanced grid stability and more effective energy management. The findings demonstrate the practical benefits of hierarchical modeling in renewable energy prediction, providing a foundation for future research into adaptive forecasting models for dynamic environmental conditions. Elsevier 2025-03-15 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44330/1/Hierarchical%20power%20output%20prediction%20for%20floating%20photovoltaic%20systems.pdf Mohd Herwan, Sulaiman and Zuriani, Mustaffa and Mohd Shawal, Jadin and Mohd Mawardi, Saari (2025) Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems. Energy, 323 (135883). pp. 1-17. ISSN 0360-5442 (Print), 1873-6785 (Online). (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.135883 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.135883 |
| spellingShingle | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Mohd Herwan, Sulaiman Zuriani, Mustaffa Mohd Shawal, Jadin Mohd Mawardi, Saari Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| title | Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| title_full | Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| title_fullStr | Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| title_short | Hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| title_sort | hierarchical power output prediction for floating photovoltaic systems |
| topic | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
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