Advanced Control of Power Converters for Enhanced Performance and Stability of Solar Photovoltaic Systems: A review

Integrating solar photovoltaic systems into power grids poses unique challenges due to their inherent variability and dynamic nature. Power electronics converters are crucial in interfacing these systems with the grid, requiring sophisticated control techniques to ensure optimal performance and stability. This review delves into the limitations of traditional PV system control methods and proposes advancements. It explores sophisticated control strategies like MPC, SMC, and AI-based approaches to enhance performance and stability in these systems. Each technique’s benefits and potential for improving performance metrics like MPPT, efficiency, harmonic mitigation, and dynamic response are analyzed. A comparative assessment contrasts advanced control techniques based on their features, suitability for specific applications, and potential challenges. Finally, the review identifies emerging trends and promising avenues for future research in advanced control for PV systems, emphasizing their potential impact on achieving a more efficient, reliable, and stable integration of solar power into the grid.