AI & Renewable Energy • Engineering Research 2026

Adaptive RBF Neural Network MPPT for Hybrid Renewable DC Microgrids

Research framework for adaptive RBF neural-network MPPT in PV-wind-battery-supercapacitor DC microgrids.

Hybrid DC microgrids combine sources and storage with different dynamics. An adaptive RBF neural network can learn nonlinear operating behaviour and improve maximum-power tracking or supervisory control under changing irradiance, wind and load conditions.

System architecture

A typical model includes PV, wind generation, battery, supercapacitor, DC bus, converters and variable load. Each source has a local converter and control objective.

RBF controller role

The RBF network can estimate the optimal operating point, compensate nonlinearities or adapt controller gains based on system inputs.

Comparison cases

A strong study compares conventional P&O or incremental conductance against RBF-based MPPT under rapid weather changes and load transients.

Research metrics

Tracking efficiency, DC-bus ripple, response time, battery current stress, supercapacitor power and renewable energy capture are useful outputs.

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Topic FAQs
Frequently asked questions
RBF networks can approximate nonlinear mappings with relatively simple training and fast inference.
Yes. The storage layer can be coordinated to separate slow energy balancing from fast transient support.
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