293 Results Found

This study proposes a calculation methodology that determines the optimal boundary parameters of the single-diode photovoltaic model. It allows the calculation of the single-diode photovoltaic model when no reference parameter boundaries are availabl...

In this paper, the seven traditional models of photovoltaic (PV) modules are reviewed comprehensively to find out the appropriate model for reliability. All the models are validated using the Matlab code and graphical comparisons between models are m...

This paper presents a concise discussion and an investigation of the most literature-reported methods for modifying the lumped-circuit parameters of the single-diode model (SDM) of a photovoltaic (PV) module, to suit the prevailing climatic condition...

Parametrization of photovoltaic (PV) modules makes an important foundation for monitoring and fault diagnosis. This work focus on the sensitivity of parameters for the single-diode model (SDM), which fills the gap in existing research. The sensitivit...

Photovoltaic system condition monitoring can be performed via single-diode model fitting to measured current–voltage curves. Model parameters can reveal cell aging and degradation. Conventional parameter identification methods require the measu...

The extraction of the photovoltaic (PV) model parameters remains to this day a long-standing and popular research topic. Numerous methods are available in the literature, widely differing in accuracy, complexity, applicability, and their very nature....

Parametric identification of the single diode model of a photovoltaic generator is a key element in simulation and diagnosis. Parameters’ values are often determined by using experimental data the modules manufacturers provide in the data sheet...

Accurate parameter estimation is crucial and challenging for the design and modeling of PV cells/modules. However, the high degree of non-linearity of the typical I–V characteristic further complicates this task. Consequently, significant resea...

This work proposes a new simplified five-parameter estimation method for a single-diode model of photovoltaic panels. The method, based on an iterative algorithm, is able to estimate the parameter of the electrical single-diode model from the panel&r...

The polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic system located in Poland has been investigated from a modeling and an experimental perspective. The five-parameter single-diode (SD) model was used to compute the current–voltage (I-V) characteristics of...

The electric charged particles optimization (ECPO) technique is inspired by the interaction (exerted forces) between electrically charged particles. A developed version of ECPO called MECPO is suggested in this article to enhance the capability of se...

A non-iterative method is presented to accurately extract the five parameters of single diode model of solar cells in this paper. This method overcomes the problems of complexity and accuracy by simplifying the calculation process. Key parts of the e...

The environmental and technical benefits of renewable energy sources make expanding their use essential in our lives. The main source of renewable energy used in this work is photovoltaic energy. Photovoltaic cells are a clean energy source dependent...

Estimation of single-diode and two-diode solar cell parameters by using chaotic optimization approach (COA) is addressed. The proposed approach is based on the use of experimentally determined current-voltage (I-V) characteristics. It outperforms a l...

The optimization of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules is crucial for enhancing solar energy conversion efficiency, a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of solar energy. Accurate modeling and estimation of PV parameters are essenti...

The derivation of PV model parameters is crucial for the optimization, control, and simulation of PV systems. Although many parameter extraction algorithms have been developed to address this issue, they might have some limitations. This work present...

As primary components of solar power applications, photovoltaic cells have promising development prospects. Due to the characteristics of PV cells, the identification of parameters for circuit models has become a research focus. Among the various met...

The continuous health monitoring of PV modules is mandatory to maintain their high efficiency and minimize power losses due to faults or failures. In this work, a low-cost embedded tracer is developed to measure the I–V curve of a PV module in less t...

The performance of a typical solar energy-based system can be improved by accurately modeling the current versus voltage characteristics of the involved solar cells. However, estimating the exact value of parameters related to solar cells is quite ch...

In this paper, an efficient method for the online identification of the photovoltaic single-diode model parameters is proposed. The combination of a genetic algorithm with explicit equations allows obtaining precise results without the direct measure...

Parameter extraction of the photovoltaic cell is a highly nonlinear complex optimization problem. This article proposes a new hybrid version of whale optimization and particle swarm optimization algorithm to optimize the photovoltaic cell parameters....

For extracting the equivalent circuit parameters of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, a unique bio-inspired swarm intelligence optimisation algorithm (OA) called the dandelion optimisation algorithm (DOA) is proposed in this study. The suggested approa...

This paper presents a succinct exploration of several analytical methods for extracting the parameters of the single-diode model (SDM) of a photovoltaic (PV) module under standard test conditions (STC). The paper investigates six methods and presents...

Today’s research on concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cells focuses on creating multi-junction semiconductor solar cells capable of withstanding high temperatures without losing their properties. This paper investigated silicon low concentrated p...

In this paper, the explicit equation of the single diode model (SDM) expressed by the Lambert W function was reduced to its simplified form through variable replacement; then the simplified explicit equation was combined with an intelligent optimizat...

The most commonly used model of solar cells is the single-diode model, with five unknown parameters. First, this paper proposes three variants of the single-diode model, which imply the voltage dependence of the series resistance, parallel resistance...

Accurate identification of solar photovoltaic model parameters is crucial for reliably representing electrical behavior, improving maximum power point tracking, and enhancing overall system performance. Owing to the nonlinear and multimodal nature of...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are attracting a huge focus in the current energy scenario. Various maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods are used in solar PV systems in order to achieve maximum power. In this article, a clear analysis of conve...

There are three standard equivalent circuit models of solar cells in the literature—single-diode, double-diode, and triple-diode models. In this paper, first, a modified version of the single diode model, called the Improved Single Diode Model...

This study presents a comparative analysis of various optimization algorithms—Differential Evolution (DE), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm (AOA), and Hippopotamus Optimization Algorithm (HOA)—for param...

To meet the exponentially growing demand for clean and green energy, the solar photovoltaic (PV) system’s importance is increasing day by day, for which PV modeling is considered to be one of the most important work in the current state-of-the-...

One of the most significant barriers to broadening the use of solar energy is low conversion efficiency, which necessitates the development of novel techniques to enhance solar energy conversion equipment design. The correct modeling and estimation o...

A recent optimization algorithm, the Rime Optimization Algorithm (RIME), was developed to efficiently utilize the physical phenomenon of rime-ice growth. It simulates the hard-rime and soft-rime processes, constructing the mechanisms of hard-rime pun...

In the renewable energy sector, the extraction of parameters for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells is a widely studied area of research. Parameter extraction is a non-linear complex optimization problem for solar PV cells. In this research work, the auth...

Equivalent circuit models of solar cells are important for understanding the behavior of photovoltaic systems under different weather conditions. They provide an equation $F(V,I)=0$ that expresses the correspondence between voltage V and current I a ce...

Photovoltaic panels can be affected by partial shading, which causes some shaded cells to consume the energy generated by other cells of the panel. That is, shaded cells stop operating in the first quadrant and start operating in the second quadrant,...

The identification of values of solar cell parameters is of great interest for evaluating solar cell performances. The algorithm of an artificial bee colony was used to extract model parameters of solar cells from current-voltage characteristics. Fir...

Recently, the resources of renewable energy have been in intensive use due to their environmental and technical merits. The identification of unknown parameters in photovoltaic (PV) models is one of the main issues in simulation and modeling of renew...

The use of photovoltaic (PV) panels has increased rapidly in the last few years and as a result has become one of the main sources of renewable energy. In this context, it is important to understand in detail how a PV panel reacts to different enviro...

In this work, a computationally efficient approach for the simulation of a DC-DC converter connected to a photovoltaic device is proposed. The methodology is based on a combination of a highly efficient formulation of the one-diode model for photovol...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is one of the most viable renewable energy sources, considered less polluting than fossil energy. However, the average power conversion efficiency of PV systems is between 15% and 20%, and they must operate with high ef...

Assessing the performance of photovoltaic systems, particularly dedicated DC/AC inverter devices, requires the use of photovoltaic panels operating under natural environmental conditions, such as variations in solar radiation intensity, temperature a...

This paper proposes a new modeling method for power converter based on single arm model. The objective of this paper is twofold: (1) One is to present the single arm model with good portability. The single arm model can be used to build the models of...

This paper compares the performance of three electrical models (the single diode model, the Bishop model, and the Direct–Reverse model) in representing photovoltaic cells. Such comparison is performed in both the first quadrant (positive cell v...

This review concentrates on the state-of-the-art hardware-oriented receiver aspects for optical wireless communication (OWC), and points to the importance of BER performance analysis and modeling in presence of non-perpendicular light incidence. Rece...

Exact models are a necessary prerequisite for optimal hardware configuration and the design of high-performance controllers. The photovoltaic system is considered a dynamic nonlinear multimodal system, where an optimization method must be used to res...

The design of a solar PV system and its performance evaluation is an important aspect before going for a mass-scale installation and integration with the grid. The parameter evaluation of a solar PV model helps in accurate modeling and consequently e...

In the field of near-infrared weak light detection, an InP/InGaAs single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) is preferred due to the advantages of high sensitivity, low cost and room-temperature operation. To properly simulate and optimize the SPAD’s...

Recently, photovoltaic (PV) energy has been considered one of the most exciting new technologies in the energy sector. PV power plants receive considerable attention because of their wide applications. Consequently, it is important to study the param...

The design and testing phase of photovoltaic (PV) power systems requires time-consuming and expensive field-testing activities for the proper operational evaluation of maximum power point trackers (MPPT), battery chargers, DC/AC inverters. Instead, t...