Journal
IEEE ACCESS
Volume 10, Issue -, Pages 121010-121020Publisher
IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3222986
Keywords
Neural networks; forecasting; photovoltaic; microcontroller; estimation; data-driven; TinyML; machine learning; edge computing
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The availability of reliable photovoltaic power forecasting tools is crucial for the dissemination of this technology. Edge computing can localize and make predictions feasible with the use of small, low power, and inexpensive devices. This article explores prediction methods based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) models, and investigates techniques to reduce their cost. The aging effects of solar panels are also considered.
The availability of reliable photovoltaic (PV) power forecasting tools is an important factor for the dissemination of this technology. This is true not only for the integration of these difficult to predict sources in large power grids but also for small grids or standalone applications. The concept of edge computing, through the use of small, low power and inexpensive devices can help to make predictions more localized and feasible also in small size applications. In this article prediction methods based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) models are considered and compared, along with the possibility of reducing their cost in terms of memory and computational power requirements possibly without increasing prediction error. It is shown that quantization and pruning methods, implemented in the AI libraries of a common platform for Microcontroller programming, is a viable solution of this problem. Solar panel aging effects are also considered, and it is shown how the same system used for the prediction can be an indicator of reduced plant efficiency.
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