Modeling and Characterization of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System under Tropical Climate Conditions

• Main Authors: Humada, Ali Mahmood, Aaref, Ashty M., Hamada, Hussein M., M. H., Sulaiman, Amin, Nowshad, Mekhilef, Saad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2018
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/19292/1/fkee-2018-herwan-Modeling%20and%20characterization%20of%20a%20grid-connected1.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/19292/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.08.053

In this study, a three parameter photovoltaic (PV) model operates under tropical weather conditions is developed and characterized. The performance of the PV system model is also assessed. Malaysia weather conditions selected in this case study as a test bed. A mathematical PV model of a small-scale...