Accelerating Convergence for the Parameters of PV Cell Models

Small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems are essential for the local energy supply. The most commonly known PV cell is configured as a large-area p–n junction made from silicon, but PV systems today include PV cells of various manufactures and origins. The dependence relationship between current and vo...

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Main Authors: Lorentz Jäntschi, Mohamed Louzazni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Mathematical and Computational Applications
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8747/29/1/4
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Summary:Small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems are essential for the local energy supply. The most commonly known PV cell is configured as a large-area p–n junction made from silicon, but PV systems today include PV cells of various manufactures and origins. The dependence relationship between current and voltage is nonlinear, known as the current–voltage characteristic. The values of the characteristic equation’s parameters define the working regime of the PV cell. In the present work, the parameter values are iteratively obtained by nonlinear regression for an explicit model. The acceleration of the convergence of these values is studied for an approximation simplifying the iterative calculation in the case of perpendicular offsets. The new estimations of parameters allow for a much faster estimate of the maximum power point of the PV system.
ISSN:1300-686X
2297-8747