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A Sensitivity-Inspired Parameter Identification Method for the Single-Diode Model of Photovoltaic Modules

  • Yu Shen,
  • Xiaojue Xue,
  • Xinyi Chen,
  • Chaoliu Tong,
  • Shixiong Fang,
  • Kanjian Zhang and
  • Haikun Wei

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,016 Views
19 Pages

A Novel Optimization Approach Using Chaos Game Optimization Algorithm for Parameters Estimation of Photovoltaic Cells

  • Galal Borham Wereda,
  • Ibrahim Mohamed Diaaeldin,
  • Othman A. M. Omar,
  • Mahmoud A. Attia and
  • Ahmed O. Badr

15 February 2025

The utilization of solar photovoltaics (PV) in electricity generation is progressively increasing due to its environmental benefits, such as reducing power transmission costs and mitigating global warming. This research aims to enhance the effectiven...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,321 Views
15 Pages

Analysis of Electrical Models for Photovoltaic Cells under Uniform and Partial Shading Conditions

  • Bonie Johana Restrepo-Cuestas,
  • Mariana Durango-Flórez,
  • Luz Adriana Trejos-Grisales and
  • Carlos Andrés Ramos-Paja

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,480 Views
34 Pages

13 March 2022

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,182 Views
19 Pages

Analytical Computation of the Maximum Power Point of Solar Cells Using Perturbation Theory

  • José G. Tirado-Serrato,
  • Alfredo Sanchez Garcia and
  • Serguei Maximov

30 November 2024

To compute the maximum power point (MPP) from physical parameters of the single-diode model (SDM), it is necessary to solve a transcendental equation using numerical methods. This is computationally expensive and can lead to divergence problems. An a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
51 Citations
5,568 Views
17 Pages

22 June 2020

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
2,796 Views
24 Pages

13 February 2023

The metaheuristic algorithms and their hybridization have been utilized successfully in the past to extract the parameters of photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels. The novelty of the paper consists of proposing the black widow optimization algorithm (B...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,138 Views
25 Pages

15 September 2020

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,220 Views
32 Pages

9 May 2024

In this paper, single-diode model (SDM) and double-diode model (DDM) parameters of the French RTC solar cell and the Photowatt PWP 201 photovoltaic (PV) module were extracted by combining five metaheuristic algorithms with three simulation current ca...

  • Article
  • Open Access
381 Views
55 Pages

15 December 2025

To address the limitations of the traditional Coati Optimization Algorithm (COA), such as insufficient global exploration, poor population cooperation, and low convergence efficiency in global optimization and photovoltaic (PV) model parameter identi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,100 Views
35 Pages

31 July 2023

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
40 Citations
3,783 Views
21 Pages

An Accurate Metaheuristic Mountain Gazelle Optimizer for Parameter Estimation of Single- and Double-Diode Photovoltaic Cell Models

  • Rabeh Abbassi,
  • Salem Saidi,
  • Shabana Urooj,
  • Bilal Naji Alhasnawi,
  • Mohamad A. Alawad and
  • Manoharan Premkumar

7 November 2023

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,263 Views
45 Pages

Parameter Extraction of Photovoltaic Cells and Panels Using a PID-Based Metaheuristic Algorithm

  • Aseel Bennagi,
  • Obaida AlHousrya,
  • Daniel T. Cotfas and
  • Petru A. Cotfas

1 July 2025

In the world of solar technology, precisely extracting photovoltaic cell and panel parameters is key to efficient energy production. This paper presents a new metaheuristic algorithm for extracting parameters from photovoltaic cells using the functio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,757 Views
27 Pages

Radial Basis Function Based Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Parameter Extraction of Photovoltaic Cell

  • Peng He,
  • Xinze Xi,
  • Shengnan Li,
  • Wenlong Qin,
  • Chao Xing and
  • Bo Yang

24 May 2023

Accurate parameter estimation of photovoltaic (PV) cells is crucial for establishing a reliable cell model. Based on this, a series of studies on PV cells can be conducted more effectively to improve power output; an accurate model is also crucial fo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
1,801 Views
33 Pages

Hybrid Brown-Bear and Hippopotamus Algorithms with Fractional Order Chaos Maps for Precise Solar PV Model Parameter Estimation

  • Lakhdar Chaib,
  • Mohammed Tadj,
  • Abdelghani Choucha,
  • Ali M. El-Rifaie and
  • Abdullah M. Shaheen

2 December 2024

The rise in photovoltaic (PV) energy utilization has led to increased research on its functioning, as its accurate modeling is crucial for system simulations. However, capturing nonlinear current–voltage traits is challenging due to limited dat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
30 Citations
3,207 Views
12 Pages

31 May 2023

In order to improve the accuracy and reliability of the photovoltaic (PV) model, this paper explores a novel nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm, i.e., the nutcracker optimizer algorithm (NOA), for the parameter extraction of a PV model, such as...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,511 Views
23 Pages

17 July 2023

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
67 Citations
4,018 Views
23 Pages

Parameters Extraction of Photovoltaic Models Using an Improved Moth-Flame Optimization

  • Huawen Sheng,
  • Chunquan Li,
  • Hanming Wang,
  • Zeyuan Yan,
  • Yin Xiong,
  • Zhenting Cao and
  • Qianying Kuang

13 September 2019

Photovoltaic (PV) models’ parameter extraction with the tested current-voltage values is vital for the optimization, control, and evaluation of the PV systems. To reliably and accurately extract their parameters, this paper presents one improve...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,303 Views
27 Pages

Early Detection of Photovoltaic Panel Degradation through Artificial Neural Network

  • Rudy Alexis Guejia Burbano,
  • Giovanni Petrone and
  • Patrizio Manganiello

25 September 2021

In this paper, an artificial neural network (ANN) is used for isolating faults and degradation phenomena occurring in photovoltaic (PV) panels. In the literature, it is well known that the values of the single diode model (SDM) associated to the PV s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
643 Views
32 Pages

9 August 2025

This study proposes an improved Black-Winged Kite Algorithm (SRQ-BKA) for accurate parameter identification of the photovoltaic (PV) double diode model (DDM). The proposed method integrates three key mechanisms: specular reflection learning (SRL) to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
1,518 Views
24 Pages

Parameter Estimation of PV Solar Cells and Modules Using Deep Learning-Based White Shark Optimizer Algorithm

  • Morad Ali Kh Almansuri,
  • Ziyodulla Yusupov,
  • Javad Rahebi and
  • Raheleh Ghadami

31 March 2025

Photovoltaic systems are affected by light intensity, temperature, and radiation angle, which influence their efficiency. Accurate estimation of PV module parameters is essential for improving performance. This paper presents an improved optimization...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
914 Views
25 Pages

28 July 2025

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are the core technology for implementing net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The performance of PV systems is strongly influenced by environmental factors, including irradiance, temperature, and shading, which makes it diffic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
710 Views
23 Pages

26 June 2025

The accurate modeling of photovoltaic (PV) systems is crucial in optimizing energy efficiency and operational reliability. To address challenges in parameter estimation under dynamic conditions, a hybrid deep learning (DL)-based optimization scheme i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,313 Views
34 Pages

9 January 2024

It is difficult to determine unknown solar cell and photovoltaic (PV) module parameters owing to the nonlinearity of the characteristic current–voltage (I-V) curve. Despite this, precise parameter estimation is necessary due to the substantial...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
2,441 Views
26 Pages

20 July 2022

Photovoltaic technology, which converts the sun’s light energy directly into electricity, can be used to make photovoltaic cells. The use of photovoltaic cells is centered on the idea of a low-carbon economy and green environmental protection,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
173 Citations
6,033 Views
31 Pages

A Novel Improved Cuckoo Search Algorithm for Parameter Estimation of Photovoltaic (PV) Models

  • Tong Kang,
  • Jiangang Yao,
  • Min Jin,
  • Shengjie Yang and
  • ThanhLong Duong

25 April 2018

Parameter estimation of photovoltaic (PV) models from experimental current versus voltage (I-V) characteristic curves acts a pivotal part in the modeling a PV system and optimizing its performance. Although many methods have been proposed for solving...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,374 Views
27 Pages

Recent Meta-Heuristic Algorithms with a Novel Premature Covergence Method for Determining the Parameters of PV Cells and Modules

  • Mohamed Abdel-Basset,
  • Reda Mohamed,
  • Mohamed Abouhawwash,
  • Yunyoung Nam and
  • Attia El-Fergany

Currently, the incorporation of solar panels in many applications is a booming trend, which necessitates accurate simulations and analysis of their performance under different operating conditions for further decision making. In this paper, various o...