Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model

Abstract As the global energy demand continues to produce, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has emerged as a key Renewable Energy Source (RES) due to its sustainability and potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, accurate forecasting of Solar Energy (SE) output remains a significant c...

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Main Authors: Venkatachalam Mohanasundaram, Balamurugan Rangaswamy
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87625-0
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description Abstract As the global energy demand continues to produce, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has emerged as a key Renewable Energy Source (RES) due to its sustainability and potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, accurate forecasting of Solar Energy (SE) output remains a significant challenge due to the inherent variability and intermittency of solar irradiance (SI), which is affected by factors such as weather conditions, geographic location, and seasonal patterns. Reliable prediction models are crucial for optimizing energy management, ensuring grid stability, and minimizing operational costs. To address these challenges, this research introduces an innovative method that integrates Robust Seasonal-Trend Decomposition (RSTL) with an Adaptive Seagull Optimisation Algorithm (ASOA)-optimized Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network. Using RSTL to differentiate between time series data into development, seasonal in nature, and residual factors, this methodology addresses SI’s unpredictable nature and intermittent operation and provides the basis for accurate predictions. ASOA improves LSTM features by constantly finding and exploiting resources and adopting motivation from seagulls’ collecting and migration behaviours. Parameter standardization employing ASOA, the RSTL decomposition approach, and the conceptual model of LSTM networks are all presented in this research work. The proposed method has been contrasted with conventional methods by applying a testing environment incorporating essential Meteorological Factors (MF) and historical SE datasets. The study of performance measurements (RMSE, MAE, and R2) demonstrates significant improvements in the accuracy of predictions. The research results highlight significant implications regarding subsequent studies and real-world uses in SE prediction, accentuating the positive impacts of incorporating accurate data decomposition and adaptive optimized performance.
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spelling doaj-art-d6a38b26467947d796af139b1d4618b22025-02-09T12:32:08ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-02-0115112710.1038/s41598-025-87625-0Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network modelVenkatachalam Mohanasundaram0Balamurugan Rangaswamy1Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kongu Engineering CollegeDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, K.S.Rangasamy College of TechnologyAbstract As the global energy demand continues to produce, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has emerged as a key Renewable Energy Source (RES) due to its sustainability and potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, accurate forecasting of Solar Energy (SE) output remains a significant challenge due to the inherent variability and intermittency of solar irradiance (SI), which is affected by factors such as weather conditions, geographic location, and seasonal patterns. Reliable prediction models are crucial for optimizing energy management, ensuring grid stability, and minimizing operational costs. To address these challenges, this research introduces an innovative method that integrates Robust Seasonal-Trend Decomposition (RSTL) with an Adaptive Seagull Optimisation Algorithm (ASOA)-optimized Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network. Using RSTL to differentiate between time series data into development, seasonal in nature, and residual factors, this methodology addresses SI’s unpredictable nature and intermittent operation and provides the basis for accurate predictions. ASOA improves LSTM features by constantly finding and exploiting resources and adopting motivation from seagulls’ collecting and migration behaviours. Parameter standardization employing ASOA, the RSTL decomposition approach, and the conceptual model of LSTM networks are all presented in this research work. The proposed method has been contrasted with conventional methods by applying a testing environment incorporating essential Meteorological Factors (MF) and historical SE datasets. The study of performance measurements (RMSE, MAE, and R2) demonstrates significant improvements in the accuracy of predictions. The research results highlight significant implications regarding subsequent studies and real-world uses in SE prediction, accentuating the positive impacts of incorporating accurate data decomposition and adaptive optimized performance.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87625-0Photovoltaic solar energyEnergy prediction modelLong short-term memoryAdaptive seagull optimisationAccuracy
spellingShingle Venkatachalam Mohanasundaram
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Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model
Scientific Reports
Photovoltaic solar energy
Energy prediction model
Long short-term memory
Adaptive seagull optimisation
Accuracy
title Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model
title_full Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model
title_fullStr Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model
title_full_unstemmed Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model
title_short Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model
title_sort photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal trend decomposition layer and asoa optimized lstm neural network model
topic Photovoltaic solar energy
Energy prediction model
Long short-term memory
Adaptive seagull optimisation
Accuracy
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87625-0
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