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Comparison Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques for Photovoltaic Prediction Using Weather Sensor Data.

ABSTRACT: Over the past few years, solar power has significantly increased in popularity as a renewable energy. In the context of electricity generation, solar power offers clean and accessible energy, as it is not associated with global warming and pollution. The main challenge of solar power is its uncontrollable fluctuation since it is highly depending on other weather variables. Thus, forecasting energy generation is important for smart grid operators and solar electricity providers since they are required to ensure the power continuity in order to dispatch and properly prepare to store the energy. In this study, we propose an efficient comparison framework for forecasting the solar power that will be generated 36 h in advance from Yeongam solar power plant located in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The results show a comparative analysis of the state-of-the-art techniques for solar power generation.

SUBMITTER: Carrera B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7308868 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Comparison Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques for Photovoltaic Prediction Using Weather Sensor Data.

Carrera Berny B Kim Kwanho K

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) 20200601 11

Over the past few years, solar power has significantly increased in popularity as a renewable energy. In the context of electricity generation, solar power offers clean and accessible energy, as it is not associated with global warming and pollution. The main challenge of solar power is its uncontrollable fluctuation since it is highly depending on other weather variables. Thus, forecasting energy generation is important for smart grid operators and solar electricity providers since they are req ...[more]

PMID: 32492923

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