Abstract
This paper presents an integrated predictive energy-management approach for a hybrid photovoltaic (PV)–battery–supercapacitor system supplying a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive. The architecture combines maximum power point tracking, bidirectional DC-DC conversion, battery protection, supercapacitor-based transient support, DC-link regulation, and PMSM vector control. A MATLAB/Simulink model assessed power sharing, storage behaviour, DC-link dynamics, drive response, and conversion efficiency. Simulated PV power varied between 1.1 and 4.3 kW, battery state of charge remained near 65%, DC-link voltage stayed close to its reference, and overall efficiency reached approximately 92–97%. The results show that the proposed strategy reduces battery stress, compensates short-term power peaks, and supports stable drive operation under variable generation and load conditions.