Simple Computational Method of Predicting Electrical Characteristics in Solar Cells

Authors

  • J. Ma University of Liverpool
  • K. L. Man Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • T. O. Ting Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • N. Zhang Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • E. G. Lim Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • Sheng-Uei Guan Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • P. W.H. Wong University of Liverpool
  • T. Krilavicius Vytautas Magnus University
  • D. Saulevicius Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology
  • C. U. Lei The University of Hong Kong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.1.6165

Keywords:

Analytical models, photovoltaic cells, least square approximation

Abstract

A precise single-diode analytical model of Photovoltaic (PV) modules is generally nonlinear analytical equations with high computation complexity. This paper proposes a simple computational method for the PV model. Its exponential diode behaviour is simplified via Least Squares Approximation (LSA), which permits designers or engineers to predict the electrical characteristics of a PV module without using iterative numerical calculations. Based on experimental data, the methodology is validated by covering a wide range of operation conditions. Simulation and experimental results prove the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.1.6165

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Published

2014-01-09

How to Cite

Ma, J., Man, K. L., Ting, T. O., Zhang, N., Lim, E. G., Guan, S.-U., Wong, P. W., Krilavicius, T., Saulevicius, D., & Lei, C. U. (2014). Simple Computational Method of Predicting Electrical Characteristics in Solar Cells. Elektronika Ir Elektrotechnika, 20(1), 41-44. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.1.6165

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ELECTRONICS