Solar
radiation
is
an
essential
meteorological
parameter
for
building
energy
efficiency
analysis,
and
the
quality
of
data
directly
affects
analysis
results.
This
paper
investigates
estimation
hourly
solar
based
on
generation
typical
year(TMY)
using
various
real
parameters
limited
data.
The
focus
this
to
use
two
types
neural
network
algorithms
improve
accuracy
applicability,
solve
problem
acquisition
in
non-radiation
areas.
First,
select
city
station
three
methods
generate
TMY.
Then,
models,
BP
Neural
Network
(BP),Convolutional
(CNN)
are
used
estimate
verify
Finally,
by
constructing
a
photovoltaic-integrated
office
model,
model
verified
consumption
simulation
photovoltaic
(PV)
power
simulation.
results
show
that
can
well
data,
which
provides
new
idea
study
areas
where
missing.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 54 - 54
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
The
Aquila
Optimizer
(AO)
is
a
metaheuristic
algorithm
that
inspired
by
the
hunting
behavior
of
bird.
AO
approach
has
been
proven
to
perform
effectively
on
range
benchmark
optimization
issues.
However,
may
suffer
from
limited
exploration
ability
in
specific
situations.
To
increase
algorithm,
this
work
offers
hybrid
employs
alpha
position
Grey
Wolf
(GWO)
drive
search
process
algorithm.
At
same
time,
we
applied
quasi-opposition-based
learning
(QOBL)
strategy
each
phase
This
develops
quasi-oppositional
solutions
current
solutions.
are
then
utilized
direct
GWO
method
also
notable
for
its
resistance
noise.
means
it
can
even
when
objective
function
noisy.
other
hand,
be
sensitive
By
integrating
into
strengthen
robustness
noise,
and
hence,
improve
performance
real-world
In
order
evaluate
effectiveness
technique,
was
benchmarked
23
well-known
test
functions
CEC2017
compared
with
popular
algorithms.
findings
demonstrate
our
proposed
excellent
efficacy.
Finally,
five
practical
engineering
issues,
results
showed
technique
suitable
tough
problems
uncertain
spaces.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 215 - 215
Published: April 4, 2024
One
of
the
most
important
tasks
in
handling
real-world
global
optimization
problems
is
to
achieve
a
balance
between
exploration
and
exploitation
any
nature-inspired
method.
As
result,
search
agents
an
algorithm
constantly
strive
investigate
unexplored
regions
space.
Aquila
Optimizer
(AO)
recent
addition
field
metaheuristics
that
finds
solution
problem
using
hunting
behavior
Aquila.
However,
some
cases,
AO
skips
true
solutions
trapped
at
sub-optimal
solutions.
These
lead
premature
convergence
(stagnation),
which
harmful
determining
optima.
Therefore,
solve
above-mentioned
problem,
present
study
aims
establish
comparatively
better
synergy
escape
from
local
stagnation
AO.
In
this
direction,
firstly,
ability
improved
by
integrating
Dynamic
Random
Walk
(DRW),
and,
secondly,
maintained
through
Oppositional
Learning
(DOL).
Due
its
dynamic
space
low
complexity,
DOL-inspired
DRW
technique
more
computationally
efficient
has
higher
potential
for
best
optimum.
This
allows
be
even
further
prevents
convergence.
The
proposed
named
DAO.
A
well-known
set
CEC2017
CEC2019
benchmark
functions
as
well
three
engineering
are
used
performance
evaluation.
superior
DAO
demonstrated
examination
numerical
data
produced
comparison
with
existing
metaheuristic
algorithms.
Energy Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
0(0), P. 1 - 10
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Harnessing
solar
power
is
essential
for
addressing
the
dual
challenges
of
global
warming
and
depletion
traditional
energy
sources.However,
fluctuations
intermittency
photovoltaic
(PV)
pose
its
extensive
incorporation
into
grids.Thus,
enhancing
precision
PV
prediction
particularly
important.Although
existing
studies
have
made
progress
in
short-term
prediction,
issues
persist,
underutilization
temporal
features
neglect
correlations
between
satellite
cloud
images
data.These
factors
hinder
improvements
performance.To
overcome
these
challenges,
this
paper
proposes
a
novel
method
based
on
multi-stage
feature
learning.First,
improved
LSTM
SA-ConvLSTM
are
employed
to
extract
spatial-temporal
images,
respectively.Subsequently,
hybrid
attention
mechanism
proposed
identify
interplay
two
modalities,
capacity
focus
most
relevant
features.Finally,
Transformer
model
applied
further
capture
patterns
long-term
dependencies
within
multi-modal
information.The
also
compares
with
various
competitive
methods.The
experimental
results
demonstrate
that
outperforms
methods
terms
accuracy
reliability
prediction.
Energy Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 2220 - 2230
Published: March 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Reliable
and
accurate
predictions
of
solar
radiation
are
essential
for
the
supervision
operation
photovoltaic
power
generation
systems.
As
primary
media
involved
in
atmospheric
transfer,
aerosols
significantly
influence
global
horizontal
irradiance
(GHI).
The
composition,
shape,
number
density
distribution
vary
greatly,
resulting
significant
differences
their
optical
properties,
which
turn
affect
different
ways.
This
study
aims
to
explore
impact
types
on
predicting
GHI.
First,
we
expanded
data
within
a
fixed
region
by
incorporating
spatial
information
supplement
timescale
data.
Furthermore,
used
Informer
model
forecast
GHI
regions,
inputting
historical
aerosol
depth
(AOD),
meteorological
parameters,
Finally,
an
classification
classify
regions
calculated
types.
findings
suggest
that
impacts
predictive
performance
When
continental
subcontinental
dominated,
improved.
biomass‐burning
dominate,
accuracy
reduced.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1621 - 1621
Published: April 17, 2025
This
study
proposes
a
multi-strategy
improved
Aquila
optimizer
(MIAO)
to
address
the
key
limitations
of
original
(AO).
First,
phasor
operator
is
introduced
eliminate
excessive
control
parameters
in
X2
phase,
transforming
it
into
an
adaptive
parameter-free
process.
Second,
flow
direction
enhances
X3
phase
by
improving
population
diversity
and
local
exploitation.
The
MIAO
algorithm
applied
optimize
Long
Short-Term
Memory
(LSTM)
hyperparameters,
forming
MIAO_LSTM
model
for
monthly
railway
freight
forecasting.
Comprehensive
evaluations
on
15
benchmark
functions
show
MIAO’s
superior
performance
over
SOA,
PSO,
SSA,
AO.
Using
data
(2005–2021),
achieves
lower
MAE,
MSE,
RMSE
compared
traditional
LSTM
hybrid
models
(SSA_LSTM,
PSO_LSTM,
etc.).
Further,
Grey
Relational
Analysis
selects
high-correlation
features
(≥0.8)
boost
accuracy.
results
validate
MIAO_LSTM’s
effectiveness
practical
predictions.