An accurate modeling of different types of photovoltaic modules using experimental data

Abstract

In this paper an approach to model different types of PV modules using single diode model is presented. The proposed method utilizes the characteristics of diode ideality factor, shunt resistance and series resistance independently for developing accurate solar PV model. Apart from this, the proposed model utilizes experimental values obtained from the solar array simulator for implementing the proposed approach. The procedure mainly focuses on developing an accurate method for thin film solar modules using a simplified approach. The model is implemented in MATLAB and is validated with existing model and experimental values obtained from solar array simulator.