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Next, particle swarm optimization is utilized to calculate the nonlinear parameters, enhancing the model\u2019s forecasting accuracy. Finally, the model is applied to the quarterly solar energy generation forecast in China and compared with other commonly used models.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Results show SDPGM(1,N) outperforms three other grey models as well as statistical and machine learning models. This highlights its ability to fit and predict complex seasonal data, proving its practical utility.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Practical implications<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Accurate forecasting of China\u2019s quarterly solar power generation is imperative for informing strategic adjustments in energy policy and for guiding the industry planning within the solar power sector.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Using trigonometric functions and time power terms is a good way to handle seasonal and nonlinear data. It has been used to forecast China\u2019s quarterly solar power generation. 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