A survey of applications of simple and multiple linear regression in solar power generation

The aim of this paper is to present the results of literature survey on the application of simple and multiple linear regression (to be called regression henceforth in this paper) technique in solar power generation. A structured literature search was conducted, and applicable papers were distinguished, checked on, and summed up. A broad publications assessment directed that the main applications of the technique could be grouped into publications on solar output power and on solar irradiance. Furthermore, the survey observed that the interest on the use of this technique has been increasing in the recent past, and this could be linked to the increased global interest in the use of solar power generation. The survey adds to literature by providing a broad overview of the papers and as a source of references on application of regression techniques in solar power generation studies.