MATLAB Simulink Analysis of Switch Matrix for Optimal Solar PV Array Efficiency

Lawrence, Sii Ying Ting and Then, Yi Lung and Chanik, Abadi and Basri, Hazrul Mohamed and Afrouzi, Hadi Nabipour (2025) MATLAB Simulink Analysis of Switch Matrix for Optimal Solar PV Array Efficiency. Journal of Advanced Research in Numerical Heat Transfer (ARNHT), 37 (1). pp. 53-68. ISSN 2735-0142

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Abstract

This study addresses the challenge of partial shading in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which limits power output in conventional configurations. To enhance efficiency, this research explores both static and dynamic reconfiguration strategies, integrating a switch matrix to adapt to diverse shading conditions. The static approach employs Sudoku puzzle pattern for matrix structuring, while the dynamic approach utilizes a controllable switching matrix within electrical array reconfiguration (EAR) to respond to environmental variability. The methodology involves simulating a 3 × 3 PV array in MATLAB Simulink to assess power optimization across varying shading scenarios. Findings reveal that incorporating the switch matrix significantly improves power output, offering valuable insights for scalable PV systems under partial shading. This work emphasizes the switch matrix's critical role in enhancing both flexibility and performance in PV arrays.This study addresses the challenge of partial shading in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which limits power output in conventional configurations. To enhance efficiency, this research explores both static and dynamic reconfiguration strategies, integrating a switch matrix to adapt to diverse shading conditions. The static approach employs Sudoku puzzle pattern for matrix structuring, while the dynamic approach utilizes a controllable switching matrix within electrical array reconfiguration (EAR) to respond to environmental variability. The methodology involves simulating a 3 × 3 PV array in MATLAB Simulink to assess power optimization across varying shading scenarios. Findings reveal that incorporating the switch matrix significantly improves power output, offering valuable insights for scalable PV systems under partial shading. This work emphasizes the switch matrix's critical role in enhancing both flexibility and performance in PV arrays.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.37934/arnht.37.1.5368
Dates:	Date Event 29 May 2025 Accepted 30 June 2025 Published Online
Subjects:	CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-08 - electrical and electronic engineering
Divisions:	Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering > Engineering
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	05 Aug 2025 10:53
Last Modified:	05 Aug 2025 10:53
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16560

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