1. Dr. RAED A. SHALWALA - Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Umm
Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
2. Dr. DALIA MAHMOUD - Associate Professor, Department of Control Engineering, Al-Neelain University.
3. MOHAMED O. KHOZIUM - Professor, College of Computing & Information Technology, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and
Maritime Transport.
This research investigates the application of a Fractional Order Proportional-Integral-Derivative (FOPID) controller in a solar-wind hybrid system to minimize power fluctuations. The integration of solar and wind energy sources has gained significant attention due to their complementary nature, providing a more reliable and continuous power supply. However, the inherent fluctuations in these renewable sources can lead to power ripples, affecting the stability of the hybrid system. In this study, we propose the use of a FOPID controller, which offers enhanced flexibility in addressing the non-linear characteristics of the hybrid system. The controller is designed to optimize the power output by efficiently regulating solar and wind energy conversion and utilization. The proposed FOPID controller's ability to adjust parameters in real time contributes to the reduction of power ripples, ensuring a smoother and more stable energy output. The simulation results provide evidence of the FOPID controller's efficacy in reducing power fluctuations, as compared to conventional PID controllers.
Renewable energy integration, Power management, Controller optimization, System stability.