Single-Sensor based CSPO Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking under Dynamic Shading Conditions

One of the most significant and difficult challenges in solar systems is determining the maximum power point. This process becomes more difficult when the array of solar modules is subjected to non-uniform shade. A unique hybrid maximum power point tracking (MPPT) approach is presented in this research. The suggested approach, cuckoo search–perturb observe, is created by combining the traditional perturb & observe (P&O) and cuckoo search algorithms (CSPO). A hybrid algorithm has been developed to capitalize on the benefits of both algorithms while overcoming their respective disadvantages. The proposed algorithm attempts to incorporate the most prominent aspects of both algorithms while also attempting to address the drawbacks of both algorithms and improving the accuracy of the new approach by resolving the issue of P&O getting stuck on local maxima during non-uniform irradiance and reducing the resource-intensive approach of cuckoo search by limiting its number of iterations. Furthermore, the suggested approach locates the maximum power point using just voltage sensors, decreasing sensor requirements. The simulation findings for maximum power point tracking performance are also presented.