Development of a generalised PV model in MATLAB/Simulink using datasheet values

Al-Motasem I. Aldaoudeyeh

Development of a generalised PV model in MATLAB/Simulink using datasheet values

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Author(s): Al-Motasem I. Aldaoudeyeh¹
- Affiliations: 1: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , NDSU , Fargo, ND , USA
Source: Volume 2018, Issue 5, May 2018, p. 257 – 263
DOI: 10.1049/joe.2017.0257 , Online ISSN 2051-3305

This is an open access article published by the IET under the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)

Received 19/06/2017, Accepted 05/12/2017, Revised 28/06/2017, Published 13/12/2017

This study proposes an improved single-diode modelling approach for photovoltaic (PV) modules suitable for a broad range of the PV technologies available today, including modules based on tandem cell structures. After establishing the model (which has an overall of seven parameters), this study devises a methodology to estimate its parameters using Standard Test Conditions (STC) data, Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) data, and temperature coefficient values as provided in most manufacturers’ datasheets. Simulation results and their comparison with a previous work show a very accurate prediction of critical points in the current-voltage characteristics curve. The precise prediction happens for both STC and NOCT conditions and the error in predicting maximum power point (MPP) lies within 1% limit, and the error in its corresponding voltage and current is almost always within 2% limit. Further, for both MPP and open-circuit voltage, the statistical variance around manufacturer measurements due to temperature changes is demonstrated to be low for five various module technologies.

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