Authors : R. Kiranmayi , K. Vijaya Kumar Reddy and M. Vijaya Kumar
Abstract: This study presents the construction of a model for PV panel and tracking the maximum power point using constant voltage control method. This model takes into account the series and parallel (shunt) resistances of the panel. The equivalent circuit and the basic equations of a PV cell panel in Standard Test Conditions (STC), as well as parameters extraction from the data sheet values are shown. Based on these equations, a PV panel model for Solarex MSX60, which is able to predict the panel behavior in different temperature and irradiance conditions is built. Photovoltaic module or solar module consists of many solar cells which are electrically connected and placed between glass and tedlar plate and framed by an aluminium frame. A solar module and number of other components (batteries, charge regulators, inverters, etc) form large photovoltaic systems. The model of a photovoltaic module consisting of 36 solar cells is presented in this study.
R. Kiranmayi , K. Vijaya Kumar Reddy and M. Vijaya Kumar , 2008. Modeling and a MPPT Method for Solar Cells. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3: 128-133.