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Boost Converter with Switch Adaptive Control to Improve Solar Power System Performance and Efficiency

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Matthew ArmstrongORCiD

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© 2026 Institute of Physics Publishing. All rights reserved.Solar power systems' long-term viability depends significantly on their efficiency levels. Power converter technologies demonstrate improvements but fail to achieve maximum performance at all operational conditions. The interleaved boost converter designs perform their best during intense sunlight, yet their efficiency drops when sun exposure becomes weak; however, the conventional boost converter proves efficient in low sunlight weather conditions. This study introduces a novel method to optimize energy conversion efficiency for solar power systems that operate under different loads and weather conditions. The combination of the interleaved boost converter with the novel switch adaptive control aims to optimize solar systems performance. The calculations and tests showed that the interleaved boost converter with the offered new controller scheme works well than the usual interleaved boost converter, providing higher efficiency and improved overall performance in different operating conditions. This work advances solar power system design and implementation.

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Author(s): Babaa SE, Armstrong M

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: International Conference on Systems Engineering, Technology and Sustainable solutions

Year of Conference: 2026

Online publication date: 10/04/2026

Acceptance date: 02/04/2018

Date deposited: 27/04/2026

ISSN: 1742-6596

Publisher: Institute of Physics

URL: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3191/1/012049

DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/3191/1/012049

Series Title: Journal of Physics: Conference Series

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