Adaptive Control-Based Reconfigurable Boost Converter Architecture for Photovoltaic Power Conversion Under Variable Conditions
Abstract
This study proposes a time-dependent switched adaptive boost converter architecture to enhance dynamic stability and improve power transfer efficiency in photovoltaic (PV) systems operating under varying irradiance and temperature conditions. Conventional boost converters typically use fixed passive components, which often lead to overshoot, oscillations, and instability during rapid environmental changes. These issues negatively impact both converter performance and the effectiveness of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms. In the proposed approach, groups of inductors and capacitors are dynamically switched on and off through a time-based control mechanism, allowing real-time reconfiguration of the converter topology. This adaptive configuration introduces an additional energy buffering capability, thereby improving the system’s transient response against sudden irradiance fluctuations. The system was modeled and simulated in the MATLAB Simulink environment and evaluated using Perturb and Observe (P&O), Incremental Conductance (IC), and a hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization–Incremental Conductance (PSO–IC) MPPT algorithms. Comparative results between classical and adaptive converter structures demonstrate that the proposed system achieves lower root mean square error (RMSE), reduced mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), and decreased output power ripple. Among the tested methods, the adaptive converter integrated with the PSO–IC hybrid algorithm exhibited the best performance, achieving a tracking efficiency of 96.56%, faster convergence, and minimized power oscillations. Overall, the proposed adaptive converter structure provides a more stable, accurate, and efficient energy conversion compared to traditional designs, significantly enhancing the reliability of PV systems and MPPT performance. Future work will focus on hardware implementation and evaluation with alternative metaheuristic MPPT techniques.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Electrical Engineering (Other), Renewable Energy Resources
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Burak Kara
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0000-0002-4453-6515
Türkiye
Cem Emeksiz
0000-0002-4817-9607
Türkiye
Mehmet Serhat Can
0000-0003-2356-9921
Türkiye
Early Pub Date
July 13, 2026
Publication Date
August 31, 2026
Submission Date
April 8, 2026
Acceptance Date
May 31, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1