PV Module Reconfiguration Method Based on Battle Royale Optimization Algorithm for Output Power Improvement under Partial Shading Conditions

Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules are widely used for generating clean energy, but their performance may be adversely affected by partial shading. This paper proposes an effective reconfiguration method to enhance the power generation of solar PV modules under partial shading conditions (PSCs). This method introduces the Battle Royale Optimization (BRO) algorithm to achieve the PV array optimal configuration. The BRO algorithm can effectively explore the solution space and avoid local optima, resulting in a significant improvement in the PV output power. The performance of the proposed approach based on the BRO algorithm is compared with other existing methods through both simulation results in MATLAB/Simulink and experimental outcomes on a PV station in Ain El-Melh, Algeria. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach outperforms other existing methods in terms of output power enhancement under different PSCs.