Simulation of a novel approach of accurate solar Photovoltaic array

Abstract

There is a need for an accurate method for modeling the Photovoltaic (PV) cell, because the modeling of PV cell is based on manufacturer datasheet. The manufacturer datasheet is recorded under standard test condition (STC) and under laboratory conditions, especially the PV cell temperature, where the temperature used in modeling is ambient temperature, but in the real operation of a PV cell, there are huge differences between ambient temperature and PV cell temperature. Therefore, in this paper a novel approach is used for modeling a PV array by the use of back of panel temperature and real life recorded data (outdoor data). The developed model gives a real life operation condition according to the simulation results, which is compared with validation data (real life data).