Efficient anomaly detection method for rooftop PV systems using big data and permutation entropy

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2301.06035v1
• Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 08:01:45 GMT
• Title: Efficient anomaly detection method for rooftop PV systems using big data and permutation entropy
• Authors: Sahand Karimi-Arpanahi and Ali Pourmousavi
• Abstract summary: We present a novel anomaly detection method for a large number of rooftop PV systems installed in a region using big data and a time series complexity measure called weighted permutation entropy (WPE) This efficient method only uses the historical PV generation data in a given region to identify anomalous PV systems and requires no new sensor or smart device. The proposed PV anomaly detection method is then tested on rooftop PV generation data from over 100 South Australian households.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: The number of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems has significantly increased in recent years around the globe, including in Australia. This trend is anticipated to continue in the next few years. Given their high share of generation in power systems, detecting malfunctions and abnormalities in rooftop PV systems is essential for ensuring their high efficiency and safety. In this paper, we present a novel anomaly detection method for a large number of rooftop PV systems installed in a region using big data and a time series complexity measure called weighted permutation entropy (WPE). This efficient method only uses the historical PV generation data in a given region to identify anomalous PV systems and requires no new sensor or smart device. Using a real-world PV generation dataset, we discuss how the hyperparameters of WPE should be tuned for the purpose. The proposed PV anomaly detection method is then tested on rooftop PV generation data from over 100 South Australian households. The results demonstrate that anomalous systems detected by our method have indeed encountered problems and require a close inspection. The detection and resolution of potential faults would result in better rooftop PV systems, longer lifetimes, and higher returns on investment.

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