Teaching Photovoltaic Array Modelling and Characterization Using a Graphical User Interface and a Flash Solar Simulator

Sergiu Spataru, Dezso Sera, Tamas Kerekes, Remus Teodorescu

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Abstract

This paper presents a set of laboratory tools aimed to support students with various backgrounds (no programming) to understand photovoltaic array modelling and characterization techniques. A graphical user interface (GUI) has been developed in Matlab, for modelling PV arrays and characterizing the effect of different types of parameters and operating conditions, on the current-voltage and power-voltage curves. The GUI is supported by experimental investigation and validation on PV module level, with the help of an indoor flash solar simulator.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Teaching in Photovoltaics
Volume6
Place of PublicationPrague
PublisherCzech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Publication date2012
Pages36-44
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event6th International Workshop on Teaching in Photovoltaics - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 22 Mar 201223 Mar 2012

Conference

Conference6th International Workshop on Teaching in Photovoltaics
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period22/03/201223/03/2012

Keywords

  • Photovoltaics
  • Modelling
  • Teaching
  • MATLAB

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  • SPVSYS: Smart Photovoltaic Systems

    Teodorescu, R. (Project Coordinator), Séra, D. (Project Coordinator), Kerekes, T. (Project Participant), Borup, U. (Project Participant), Spataru, S. V. (Project Participant) & Bogdan, C. (Project Participant)

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