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Optimizing small-scale geothermal power: insights from long-term testing and system modifications of a 3 MW geothermal condensing power plant in Kamojang, Indonesia

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp709-719
Lina Agustina , Suyanto Suyanto , Budi Ismoyo
This study presents the design, development, and performance evaluation of a 3 MW geothermal pilot power plant in Kamojang, Indonesia, developed by retrofitting a 2 MW backpressure turbine into a six-stage condensing turbine. With a 63.81% local content, the plant serves as one of Indonesia’s first demonstrations of small-scale condensing turbine technology. Multi-phase testing yielded a maximum net output of 2.2 MW, below the design target due to condenser vacuum inefficiencies, strainer pressure losses, and reduced turbine isentropic efficiency. Subsequent condenser and strainer modifications improved vacuum stability, reduced pressure drops, and enhanced specific steam consumption (SSC) and overall performance. Exergy analysis identified the condenser (16.1%) and turbine (9.5%) as the primary sources of exergy destruction, resulting in an overall exergy efficiency of 73.6%, higher than typical small-scale geothermal benchmarks. While operational performance improved significantly, sustaining long-term vacuum stability and optimizing turbine operation under variable steam conditions remain key challenges. Future work should focus on automated vacuum control, real-time monitoring, and advanced thermodynamic-electrical optimization to enhance system reliability. This study provides practical insights into turbine retrofitting, condenser stabilization, and integrated exergy evaluation, contributing to the advancement and localization of small-scale geothermal power technology in Indonesia.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 709-719
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Improving photovoltaic efficiency: a systematic study of P&O and INC MPPT techniques

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp728-739
Abdelkbir Jamaa , Ahmed Moutabir , Rachid Marrakh , Abderrahmane Ouchatti
Achieving high efficiency in photovoltaic (PV) systems under fluctuating irradiance and temperature conditions relies on effective maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques. Among the most commonly adopted approaches, perturb and observe (P&O) and incremental conductance (INC) are favored for their ease of implementation and operational flexibility. Nevertheless, a systematic comparison of their performance under dynamic conditions remains limited. This study conducts a comparative evaluation of P&O and INC algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, with emphasis on tracking accuracy, convergence speed, and overall efficiency. A standard PV module is exposed to rapid variations in irradiance and temperature to examine algorithm robustness. The results indicate that although P&O achieves fast convergence in steady-state operation, it exhibits noticeable oscillations around the maximum power point, resulting in efficiency losses of up to 3%. Conversely, the INC method offers improved tracking precision and reduced oscillations, yielding efficiency gains of 2-4% over P&O in dynamic environments. These findings underline the trade-off between algorithmic simplicity and tracking accuracy, and provide practical guidance for selecting MPPT strategies in both grid-connected and standalone PV applications. 
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 728-739
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Hybrid renewable energy for cold chain in Indonesia: technical and economic evaluation

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp674-682
I Made Aditya Nugraha , I Gusti Made Ngurah Desnanjaya , Anis Khairunnisa , Mahaldika Cesrany
Cold storage plays a crucial role in preserving temperature-sensitive products, particularly in the fisheries and food sectors. However, its operation is highly energy-intensive and often constrained by unstable electricity supply in many Indonesian regions. This study quantitatively evaluates a hybrid renewable energy system integrating photovoltaic (PV) panels, diesel generators, batteries, and the utility grid to ensure sustainable cold storage operations. Using measured load profiles, solar irradiation data, and annual operating costs, the system achieved a 60% reduction in diesel fuel consumption, 30-50% lower CO₂ emissions, and annual savings exceeding IDR 100 million compared to conventional generator-based systems. The system demonstrated 83.5% overall efficiency, with a payback period of 4.4 years and a positive net present value (NPV), confirming its economic viability. The novelty of this research lies in presenting the first comprehensive techno-economic analysis of a PV-diesel-battery-grid hybrid system specifically designed for fisheries-based cold storage facilities in Indonesia, considering local solar potential and grid reliability. Despite its feasibility, implementation challenges remain, including a lack of skilled technicians, limited financial incentives, and bureaucratic constraints. To overcome this, the study recommends PV subsidies, low-interest green loans, and public–private partnerships aligned with Indonesia's energy transition roadmap and cold chain development goals.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 674-682
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Mitigating harmonic distortion in grid-connected PV systems: a comparative evaluation of ANFIS and IC-based MPPT techniques

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp303-316
Bouledroua Adel , Mesbah Tarek , Kelaiaia Samia
Integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems into power grids presents notable challenges related to power quality, especially concerning total harmonic distortion (THD) caused by power electronic converters, which do not comply with IEEE 519 and IEC 61000 standards. This study introduces an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller designed to optimize energy extraction while concurrently mitigating harmonic distortion in three-phase grid-connected PV systems. Unlike conventional IC-MPPT methods, which compromise the quality of the power to monitor performance, the proposed ANFIS-MPPT strategy uses intelligent modulation index adjustment to achieve a dual goal. A comparison of the four irradiation levels (450-1000 W/m²) shows a higher performance: ANFIS-MPPT achieves 0.26% THD at 1000 W/m² compared to 0.44% at IC-MPPT (40.9% improvement), and 0.80% versus 1.12% at 450 W/m² (28.6% reduction). The five-layer ANFIS architecture, trained on temperature and radiation data, shows faster convergence and lower oscillation than the conventional approach. The results confirm that MPPT based on ANFIS is an effective solution to improve the energy quality of grid-integrated photovoltaic installations while maintaining optimal energy conversion efficiency.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 303-316
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Solar power forecasting using a SARIMA approach for Indonesia's grid integration

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp293-302
Ricky Maulana , Syafii Syafii , Aulia Aulia
Indonesia’s transition toward a renewable energy-dominated power grid is progressing to meet increasing energy demands while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. According to the National Energy General Plan, their goal is to have 23% of the energy mix come from renewables by 2025 and 31% by 2050. Accurate forecasting of photovoltaic (PV) power output is crucial to address the intermittent nature of solar energy and ensure grid stability. A seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) model was developed to estimate day-ahead photovoltaic power output in Padang City, Indonesia. Using NASA solar irradiance data from March 1-31, 2024, the SARIMA(1,0,1)(4,0,3)24 model achieved high accuracy with an NRMSE of 4.19%. To evaluate its performance, a comparative evaluation was conducted between the SARIMA model and two machine learning methods, namely artificial neural network (ANN) and long short-term memory (LSTM), in which SARIMA achieved the lowest forecasting error. These findings indicate that SARIMA remains an effective and interpretable statistical method for short-term PV forecasting, supporting reliable energy planning and power grid operations towards Indonesia's renewable energy goals.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 293-302
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Study of neural controller based MPPT in comparison with P&O for PV systems

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp797-808
Djaafar Toumi , Mourad Tiar , Abir Boucetta , Ikram Boucetta , Ahmed Ibrahim
This study investigated the performance of two prominent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) strategies: the established perturb and observe (P&O) technique and an artificial neural network (ANN)-based controller. Through simulations conducted in MATLAB/Simulink, a 50 W photovoltaic (PV) array was evaluated under dynamic irradiance and temperature variations. Notably, data generated by the P&O system served as the training dataset for the ANN model. The simulation results indicate that the ANN controller effectively and accurately identifies the PV system’s optimal operating point even amidst fluctuating environmental conditions. When compared to the conventional P&O method, the ANN approach demonstrated superior characteristics, including a significantly faster response, diminished oscillations around the maximum power point, and enhanced tracking accuracy during rapid environmental shifts. These findings underscore the substantial potential of ANN-based MPPT strategies for improving both the efficiency and operational stability of photovoltaic power systems.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 797-808
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Performance evaluation of cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter with hybrid controller based PV system

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp37-48
C. Dinakaran , T. Padmavathi
Rising concerns about global warming demand renewable growth, which in turn needs efficient converter topologies to integrate renewable power. This article presents a single-phase, nine-level inverter to improve the performance of non-conventional power systems. Here, the foremost aim, based on the advanced techniques, to diminish the representation of switches with sources has been executed. This influences the appended preservation of generating energy against non-conventional power resources. This conquest during the statistic of switch refuses every switching loss, counting the cardinal-like driving circuit that details a minimization within convolution based on supervision track, consequently depreciating the disturbances with scope. The proposed inverter has a diminished production voltage total harmonic distortion (THD) with an ideal power factor. The cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter (CHBMLI) topology is intended for the proposed method in support of the design, added ant-lion optimization (ALO) tuned fuzzy logic controller (FLC) methodical assessment for compensation. The presented arrangement is refined to diminish the energy losses, just as it is unified among reproducing systems that boost the smooth output voltage with reduced %THD. In addition, contraction in energy losses and amplification in efficiency are accomplished by producing transitional levels for the level elaboration system. Indeed, every completion related to the suggested arrangement is evaluated over the reproduction of MATLAB/Simulink and PROTEUS applications.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 37-48
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Enhancing the dynamic stability of electric power systems through the coordinated tuning of generator predictive controllers

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp211-222
Hristo Beloev , Yuri Bulatov , Andrey Kryukov , Konstantin Suslov , Yuliya Valeeva , Magdalena Dudek , Iliya Iliev
The paper presents a method for the coordinated tuning of automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and automatic speed control (ASC) systems for a group of generators operating in parallel at a power plant. The method also involves solving the optimization problem using a genetic algorithm. The possibilities of using lead-lag elements in AVR and ASC, which impart predictive properties and improve damping characteristics of the controllers, are also considered. A model of a power plant operating in parallel with an electric power system is presented. This model demonstrates effective damping of oscillations under large disturbances when the proposed method is used to adjust the AVR and ASC control coefficients, along with a self-tuning lead-lag element. In this case, voltage oscillations and frequency overshoot disappear, and there is a significant reduction in the maximum deviations of these parameters. In the illustrative case study, the coordinated tuning of the controllers provides a 6% increase in the transmitted power limit and, as a consequence, the enhancement of the stability margin of the electric power system.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 211-222
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Voltage compensation using fuel cell fed dynamic voltage restorer

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp663-673
Ryma Berbaoui , Rachid Dehini
One of the basic tasks of the dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) is to maintain voltage stability in distribution systems by correcting any deviations or disturbances in the three-phase supply. Whether they are increases or decreases. However, one of its disadvantages is its power source, as it cannot supply itself with power from the electrical grid like parallel compensators, which obtain power directly from the grid. This article presents an energy study of a dynamic voltage regulator (DVR) when operated using a power source represented by fuel cells, which are considered a clean and renewable source. On the other hand, excess energy from the regenerator or fuel cells can be output and injected into the distribution network for utilization via a parallel compensator (CP). The parallel compensator also compensates for reactive energy on the reactive load side to increase the power factor measured at the source side of the distribution system. This integrated system also uses neural networks to identify voltage disturbances and determine the voltages (modules/arguments) that must be added to the voltages in the power grid for correction. This analytical study was completed using a simulation system to confirm the effectiveness of this integrated system. The distinctive feature of this study is the integration of fuel cells and neural network-based control in the DVR system, providing a sustainable and intelligent alternative to conventional configurations, which makes it different from traditional DVRs that operate with batteries and supercapacitors. Its efficiency in compensating for voltage drops and surges is evident, and it also improves the power factor and ensures reliable operation of voltage-sensitive devices.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 663-673
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Ferrite-based magnetic shielding for efficiency enhancement in resonant inductive wireless power transfer systems

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp572-581
Wan Muhamad Hakimi Wan Bunyamin , Rahimi Baharom
This paper presents a detailed simulation-based investigation of ferrite-based magnetic shielding to enhance the efficiency and electromagnetic performance of resonant inductive wireless power transfer (RIPT) systems, with a particular emphasis on electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging applications. Two system configurations, a baseline coil-only system and a ferrite-shielded system, were modelled and simulated using CST Studio Suite 3D electromagnetic simulation software under identical geometric and electrical conditions to ensure a fair comparative evaluation. Key performance metrics, including power transfer efficiency (PTE), H-field distribution, and magnetic flux confinement, were analyzed to quantify the shielding impact. The ferrite-shielded configuration achieved a PTE improvement from 98.29% to 99.01%, demonstrating stronger flux concentration, reduced leakage, and lower electromagnetic interference (EMI) exposure. Additional analyses highlight the trade-offs in ferrite integration, including potential core loss, material cost, and thermal drift, while also discussing the system’s robustness against coil misalignment and its alignment with SAE J2954 and IEC 61980 standards for EV charging. The study is limited to a simulation-based approach without experimental validation; however, the findings establish a solid foundation for future hardware prototyping and hybrid shielding exploration, integrating ferrite and composite or metamaterial-based structures. Overall, this work contributes to the development of efficient, EMI-compliant, and thermally stable WPT systems suitable for next-generation EV charging infrastructures.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 572-581
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Analysis of different converter topologies for EV applications

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp518-532
Bodapati Venkata Rajanna , Kondragunta Rama Krishnaiah , Sakimalla Prabhakar Girija , Shaik Hasane Ahammad , Mohammad Najumunnisa , Syed Inthiyaz , Gouthami Eragamreddy , Giriprasad Ambati , Nitalaksheswara Rao Kolukula
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining global prominence due to their high efficiency, low noise, and minimal carbon emissions. A critical aspect of EV performance lies in the interaction between energy storage systems (ESS) and power converters. Nonetheless, power delivery from storage units tends to be unreliable and needs strong converter units for effective and stable energy transmission. Several forms of direct current-to-direct current conversion systems used in electric vehicles are thoroughly examined in the paper, including both isolated and non-isolated designs such as those with the cuk, flyback, and push-pull architectures. The paper looks at converter categorization, control methods such as proportional-integral and artificial neural networks, as well as the method of modulation using unipolar and bipolar sinusoidal pulse-width modulation (PWM). Additionally, the role of optimization algorithms in improving converter performance is explored. Simulations were conducted using MATLAB/Simulink to evaluate each topology under varying load and input voltage conditions. The results demonstrate that the Push-Pull converter has the best efficiency for high-power applications, while the Cuk and Flyback converters are best for applications requiring continuous current and low-power, compact designs, respectively. This research offers insights for choosing optimal converter structures to improve energy efficiency and reliability of systems in electric vehicles.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 518-532
Publish at: 2026-03-01

D-STATCOM control for distribution grids with distributed sources based on MMC structure using FCS-MPC algorithm

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp425-437
Pham Viet Phuong , Le Hoai Nam , Pham Chi Hieu , Tran Hung Cuong
This paper proposes a D-STATCOM structure based on a modular multilevel converter (MMC) with the use of FCS-MPC control method for the purpose of compensating reactive power and stabilizing voltage in the distribution grid. The D-STATCOM is effectively used in cases involving non-sinusoidal and unstable voltages, which often occur in the distribution grid due to the effects of unbalanced nonlinear loads and power injection from renewable energy systems. The proposed structure also has the capability of reactive power compensating flexibility in fault conditions to stabilize the grid voltage. In this paper, a new control strategy, which is based on the combination of an outer PI controller and an inner FCS-MPC controller, was introduced. The outer PI controller is used to reduce static deviations in control values and to provide a reference value for the FCS-MPC controller. The inner FCS-MPC controller calculates the optimal switching state for the purpose of reducing the switching frequency of the MMC. The implementation process begins with the construction of a mathematical model and a control model. Simulations were carried out by MATLAB/Simulink to demonstrate the responsiveness of the control algorithm and the performance of D-STATCOM under the conditions of non-sinusoidal and unstable voltages.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 425-437
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Modeling and analysis of batteryless off-grid photovoltaic with adaptive multi-motor

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp267-281
I Wayan Sutaya , Ida Ayu Dwi Giriantari , Wayan Gede Ariastina , I Nyoman Satya Kumara
This paper presents a model of a batteryless off-grid photovoltaic (PV) system with an adaptive multi-motor load. This model is developed as an effort to enhance the power output of batteryless off-grid PV systems for motor loads. Instead of using a single large-capacity motor, as commonly done in previous studies, the model distributes the load into several smaller motors and controls them adaptively. This approach allows for better control of the total load impedance to support maximum power point (MPP) tracking. A case study involving three three-phase induction motors, each with an operating power of 200 W, is conducted, where the power production of the proposed model is analysed by comparing it with the theoretical MPP and a fixed-load motor system that represents a single large motor. Under 1000 W/m² irradiance and using an 852 Wp PV array, the proposed model achieves a power output of 842 W, which corresponds to 98.83% of the MPP. In contrast, the system without this model only generates 298 W, or just 35.02% of the MPP. The testing process spans a 5-second period during the motor starting state. The power production analysis of the proposed model is presented in graphical form using MATLAB/Simulink.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 267-281
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Enhanced adaptive reconfiguration for optimizing power generation and switching efficiency in PV arrays under PSC

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp777-785
D. Manimegalai , Kandadai Nagaratnam Srinivas , Gayathri Monicka Subarnan
Photovoltaic (PV) arrays suffer significant power losses under partial shading conditions (PSC), which can degrade system performance. This paper proposes a novel weighted objective function that balances power output maximization with switching action minimization during dynamic PV array reconfiguration. An enhanced firebug swarm optimization (FSO) algorithm is employed to optimize this function efficiently. Simulation results under five shading patterns demonstrate approximately 6% improvement in power output over conventional methods, while also reducing the number of switch operations. The proposed approach enhances energy yield and extends device lifespan, offering a robust solution for real-time PV optimization under PSC.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 777-785
Publish at: 2026-03-01

A novel hybrid PI and adaptive super-twisting sliding mode controller for high-performance integrated speed and flux regulation of IMDs

10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp414-424
Duc Thuan Le , Ngoc Thuy Pham
This paper presents a novel hybrid control strategy that integrates a proportional-integral (PI) regulator with an adaptive super-twisting sliding mode controller (ASTA) defined on a nonsingular terminal sliding mode control (NTSMC) surface for high-performance induction motor drives (IMDs). This enhanced hybrid PI-ASTA-NTSMC architecture jointly exploits the steady-state accuracy of PI control and the finite-time robustness of a higher-order sliding mode formulation. The adaptive mechanism of the super-twisting algorithm dynamically adjusts the switching gains according to the instantaneous sliding variable, ensuring consistent performance under time-varying loads and parameter variations. The NTSMC surface guarantees singularity-free finite-time convergence, while the adaptive ASTA law suppresses chattering and enhances disturbance rejection. Simulation results across multiple operating conditions show that the proposed controller significantly outperforms PI and PI-FOSMC schemes. It achieves the fastest transient, reducing settling time to 0.0407 s (39.4% and 31.5% faster than PI and PI-FOSMC), with overshoot lowered to 0.0091 rad/s and ISE/IAE minimized to 0.0035 and 0.0256, confirming its superior tracking precision. Additionally, reductions in the speed and torque RMSE indicate smoother control effort and improved closed-loop performance. The Lyapunov-based analysis confirms global finite-time stability of the overall system. With its enhanced robustness, low sensitivity to sampling noise, and continuous higher-order sliding structure that suppresses chattering, the proposed hybrid PI–ASTA–NTSMC offers a computationally efficient and practically attractive solution for integrated speed–flux control in industrial IM drives.
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Page: 414-424
Publish at: 2026-03-01
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