Journal
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Volume 36, Issue 8, Pages 2171-2176Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.01.012
Keywords
Solar cell; Current-voltage curve; Fill factor; Maximum power point
Funding
- Elkem Solar
Ask authors/readers for more resources
A simple mathematical equation that can represent empirical I-V curves of individual solar cells, systems of solar cells and modules has been found. The basic model is determined by four parameters: the open circuit voltage, the short circuit current and two shape parameters. With the four parameters determined, the complete current-voltage curve, the fill factor and the maximum power point are given by simple analytical functions. The model is valid both in the positive and the negative (dark condition) voltage range. Several simple examples demonstrate some of the potential of the model. Due to its mathematical simplicity, it is suggested that the model will be suitable for analytical modeling of complex systems. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available