Unlocking the potential of wave energy conversion: A comprehensive evaluation of advanced maximum power point tracking techniques and hybrid strategies for sustainable energy harvesting

Ganzhou Yao, Zirong Luo, Zhongyue Lu, Mangkuan Wang, Jianzhong Shang and Josep M. Guerrerob

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2023, vol. 185, issue C

Abstract: This comprehensive review systematically investigates diverse Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control strategies in Point Absorber Wave Energy Conversion (PA-WEC) systems. It elucidates each technique's key characteristics, advantages, and limitations, along with their scope and principle, providing a crucial roadmap for future research in renewable and sustainable energy. A highlight is the proposition of an innovative hybrid MPPT method combining a wide-range input LLC resonant converter with an Advanced Particle Swarm Optimization (APSO) strategy, optimizing energy extraction under various wave conditions. The review evaluates existing MPPT techniques for PA-WEC systems, dissecting their efficiency, tracking speed, cost, complexity, and robustness. By utilizing the Improved Analytic Hierarchy Process (IAHP) entropy weighting method, the study facilitates a detailed analysis of performance metrics, recent advancements, and eighteen diverse MPPT strategies. Multi-index case study outcomes from the IAHP entropy weight method, supplemented with MATLAB simulations, vouch for the impressive comprehensive performance of the proposed hybrid MPPT method. By employing a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for a rigorous analysis of the algorithmic principles integral to wave energy MPPT and an examination of their practical adaptability. In essence, this review serves as a valuable compass for industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers aiming to advance the field of wave energy conversion. It emphasizes the potential of pioneering MPPT control strategies to enhance the efficiency of PA-WEC systems, thereby providing a solid foundation for the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

Keywords: Hybrid maximum power point tracking (HMPPT); Point absorber wave energy conversion (PA-WEC); Improved analytic hierarchy process (IAHP); Performance analysis; Control strategies; Wave-to-wire (W2W) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113599

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