Accurate Simulation of MPPT Methods Performance When Applied to Commercial Photovoltaic Panels. (22nd March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cubas, Javier; Pindado, Santiago; Sanz-Andrés, Ángel
• Other Names: Bai Hua Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-03-22
• Subjects: Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/914212
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : A new, simple, and quick-calculation methodology to obtain a solar panel model, based on the manufacturers' datasheet, to perform MPPT simulations, is described. The method takes into account variations on the ambient conditions (sun irradiation and solar cells temperature) and allows fast MPPT methods comparison or their performance prediction when applied to a particular solar panel. The feasibility of the described methodology is checked with four different MPPT methods applied to a commercial solar panel, within a day, and under realistic ambient conditions.