Fault detection and diagnosis of a photovoltaic system based on deep learning using the combination of a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (Bi-GRU)

The meticulous monitoring and diagnosis of faults in photovoltaic (PV) systems enhances their reliability and facilitates a smooth transition to sustainable energy. This paper introduces a novel application of deep learning for fault detection and diagnosis in PV systems, employing a three-step appr...

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Autores: Faris Amiri, Ahmed, Kichou, Sofiane, Oudira, Houcine, Chouder, Aissa, Silvestre Bergés, Santiago|||0000-0002-0342-6096
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/400474
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/400474
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16031012
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Microelectronics
Photovoltaic power generation
Photovoltaic (PV) system
Fault detection
Fault classification
Deep learning
Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (Bi-GRU)
PV modeling
Microelectrònica
Energia solar fotovoltaica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria electrònica::Microelectrònica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia solar fotovoltaica::Captadors solars
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Sumario:The meticulous monitoring and diagnosis of faults in photovoltaic (PV) systems enhances their reliability and facilitates a smooth transition to sustainable energy. This paper introduces a novel application of deep learning for fault detection and diagnosis in PV systems, employing a three-step approach. Firstly, a robust PV model is developed and fine-tuned using a heuristic optimization approach. Secondly, a comprehensive database is constructed, incorporating PV model data alongside monitored module temperature and solar irradiance for both healthy and faulty operation conditions. Lastly, fault classification utilizes features extracted from a combination consisting of a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (Bi-GRU). The amalgamation of parallel and sequential processing enables the neural network to leverage the strengths of both convolutional and recurrent layers concurrently, facilitating effective fault detection and diagnosis. The results affirm the proposed technique’s efficacy in detecting and classifying various PV fault types, such as open circuits, short circuits, and partial shading. Furthermore, this work underscores the significance of dividing fault detection and diagnosis into two distinct steps rather than employing deep learning neural networks to determine fault types directly.