Lucian MIHAI1, Severus Constantin OLTEANU2, Cătălin Dumitru PETRESCU3
Abstract. Solar power generation is the fastest-expanding segment of the energy sector in the European Union, with installed capacity expected to reach approximately 600 GW by 2030, compared to 41.4 GW in 2022. To achieve efficient operation under stochastic solar irradiance conditions, advanced automation solutions are proposed. A mathematical model is formulated, incorporating a DC motor for panel positioning and a power transducer for continuous energy output monitoring. Based on this model, a nominal RST control system is designed. Furthermore, the study investigates a control approach aimed at maintaining low operating temperatures of the photovoltaic panels. The theoretical results, validated through simulations and experimental hardware-in-the-loop testing, demonstrate strong potential for practical implementation in real-world photovoltaic energy systems.
Keywords: Photovoltaics, Energy, Automation, Optimization, Control
DOI 10.56082/annalsarsciinfo.2025.2.5
1Assistant professor PhD, Eng, affiliation: National University of Science and Technology, Politehnica Bucharest, Romania
2Lecturer., PhD, affiliation: National University of Science and Technology, Politehnica Bucharest, Romania
3Lecturer., PhD, affiliation: National University of Science and Technology, Politehnica Bucharest, Romania
PUBLISHED in Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Science and Technology of Information, Volume 18, No2