Recent advances in MPPT techniques for photovoltaic systems: A review of classical (P&O, IC), intelligent (ANN), optimization (PSO) and hybrid (ANN-PSO) methods

Key Points

• Recent advances in maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques enhance efficiency of photovoltaic systems.
• Key techniques discussed include classical methods like perturb and observe (P&O), intelligent methods using artificial neural networks (ANN), and particle swarm optimization (PSO).
• This review analyzes various approaches including hybrid combinations like ANN-PSO to assess performance and adaptability.
• Findings indicate the necessity for diverse MPPT strategies to maximize energy harvest from photovoltaic systems.