Optimizing Solar Power Efficiency

TEAM: 404 FOUNDERS

TEAM MEMBERS: Ayaz Mohammad K.T, Balalochini L, Induja M, Rajeshwari R

Abstract:

Solar power generation has emerged as a promising renewable energy source with

the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on

fossil fuels. The adoption of solar energy as a renewable and sustainable

alternative to traditional energy sources has surged in recent years. However,

maximizing the efficiency of solar power systems remains a critical challenge for

optimizing energy production and minimizing costs. In this study, we propose a

machine learning approach to enhance solar power efficiency by tuning

hyperparameters of regression models.

This study focuses on optimizing solar power efficiency through hyperparameter

tuning in machine learning models. We utilize regression algorithms to predict

solar power output based on input features such as weather data (temperature,

sunlight intensity, humidity), geographic coordinates, time of day, solar panel

characteristics (type, efficiency), and historical energy output. By tuning

hyperparameters such as learning rates, regularization parameters, tree depths,

and ensemble sizes, we aim to improve the accuracy and reliability of solar power

predictions.

Our methodology involves collecting and preprocessing data from weather

stations, solar energy databases, and sensors installed on solar panels. We split

the data into training and testing sets, train regression models using various

algorithms (e.g., linear regression, decision trees, random forests), and evaluate

model performance using metrics such as mean squared error, root mean squared

error, and coefficient of determination. Hyperparameter tuning is performed using

techniques like grid search, random search, or Bayesian optimization to find the

optimal combination of parameters that minimize prediction errors.

Features:

Weather data (temperature, sunlight intensity, humidity)

Geographic location (latitude, longitude)

Time of day

Solar panel specifications (type, efficiency)

Historical energy output

Proposed Solution:

Utilize machine learning regression models with hyperparameter tuning to predict and

optimize solar power efficiency, leveraging datasets containing weather, geographic, and

solar panel specifications data.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, our study highlights the potential of machine learning and

hyperparameter tuning techniques to advance the field of solar energy by

maximizing the efficiency of solar power systems and accelerating the transition

to a sustainable energy future.

Keywords:

Solar power efficiency, Hyperparameter tuning, Machine learning,

Regression algorithms, Renewable energy.