M.K. Nallakaruppan
Advancing solar energy integration: Unveiling XAI insights for enhanced power system management and sustainable future
Nallakaruppan, M.K.; Shankar, Nathan; Bhuvanagiri, Prahal Bhagavath; Padmanaban, Sanjeevikumar; Bhatia Khan, Surbhi
Authors
Nathan Shankar
Prahal Bhagavath Bhuvanagiri
Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban
Dr Surbhi Khan S.Khan138@salford.ac.uk
Lecturer
Abstract
Solar energy has emerged as a vital renewable alternative to fossil fuels, enhancing environmental sustainability in response to the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions. However, the integration of solar power into the electrical grid faces challenges due to its unpredictable nature, as a result of solar energy production variability. This research presents an advanced Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) framework to explicate machine learning models decision-making processes, thereby improving the predictability and management of solar energy distribution. The influence of critical parameters such as solar irradiance, module temperature, and ambient temperature on energy yield is studied using the Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explainer (LIME). Rigorous testing using four advanced regression models identified Random Forest Regressor as the superior model, with an R2 score of 0.9999 and a low Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.0061. Furthermore, Partial Dependency Plots (PDP) are used to emphasize the intricate dependencies and interactions among features in the dataset. The application of XAI techniques for solar power generation extends beyond explainability, addressing challenges due to various parameters in solar radiation pattern analysis, error estimation in solar performance, degradation of the battery function, and also provides interpretable insights for enhancing the lifespan of solar panels, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy technologies. The results of this study show how XAI has the potential to transform power system management (PSM) and strategic planning, propelling us toward a future of energy that is more resilient, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
Citation
Nallakaruppan, M., Shankar, N., Bhuvanagiri, P. B., Padmanaban, S., & Bhatia Khan, S. (2024). Advancing solar energy integration: Unveiling XAI insights for enhanced power system management and sustainable future. Ain Shams Engineering Journal ASEJ / Ain Shams University, 15(6), 102740. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.102740
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
Online Publication Date | May 9, 2024 |
Publication Date | 2024-06 |
Deposit Date | May 21, 2024 |
Publicly Available Date | May 21, 2024 |
Journal | Ain Shams Engineering Journal |
Print ISSN | 2090-4479 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 102740 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.102740 |
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