A novel MPPT Algorithm Based on MRAC-FUZZY Controller for Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Brahmi Mahbouba; Marai Afef; Hamdi Hichem; Ben Regaya Chiheb; Zaafouri Abderrahmen

doi:10.2478/pead-2025-0011

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A novel MPPT Algorithm Based on MRAC-FUZZY Controller for Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Power Electronics and Drives

Volume 10 (2025): Issue 1 (January 2025)

By: Brahmi Mahbouba , Marai Afef , Hamdi Hichem , Ben Regaya Chiheb and Zaafouri Abderrahmen

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|Jun 2025

Abstract

A novel and extremely effective fuzzy Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC) based on Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) with a boost converter is presented in this study. It goes into detail on the adaptive gain selection procedure and MRAC design. The paper proposes a simplified fuzzy MRAC process and describes the adaptation gains adjustment using a Fuzzy Logic (FL) subsystem. To test the durability and flexibility of the suggested approach, extensive simulations in MATLAB/Simulink are conducted, considering a variety of scenarios and environmental variables. Findings demonstrate the extreme robustness of the MRAC-Fuzzy MPPT control, with up to 99.98% tracking efficiency. It also keeps the photovoltaic systems operating at or near the Maximum Power Point (MPP), effectively reducing oscillations, improving energy efficiency, and boosting power production.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pead-2025-0011 | Journal eISSN: 2543-4292 | Journal ISSN: 2451-0262

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Language: English

Page range: 140 - 156

Submitted on: Jan 8, 2025

Accepted on: May 15, 2025

Published on: Jun 19, 2025

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Keywords:

MPPT,

MIT rule,

Photovoltaic system,

Fuzzy Model Reference Adaptive Control

Related subjects:

Computer sciences,

Artificial intelligence,

Engineering,

Electrical engineering,

Electronics

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