Parameters Of Photovoltaic Models Research Articles

PV Panel Model Parameter Estimation by Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Artificial Neural Network.

Photovoltaic (PV) panels are one of the popular green energy resources and PV panel parameter estimations are one of the popular research topics in PV panel technology. The PV panel parameters could be used for PV panel health monitoring and fault diagnosis. Recently, a PV panel parameters estimation method based in neural network and numerical current predictor methods has been developed. However, in order to further improve the estimation accuracies, a new approach of PV panel parameter estimation is proposed in this paper. The output current and voltage dynamic responses of a PV panel are measured, and the time series of the I-V vectors will be used as input to an artificial neural network (ANN)-based PV model parameter range classifier (MPRC). The MPRC is trained using an I-V dataset with large variations in PV model parameters. The results of MPRC are used to preset the initial particles' population for a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. The PSO algorithm is used to estimate the PV panel parameters and the results could be used for PV panel health monitoring and the derivation of maximum power point tracking (MMPT). Simulations results based on an experimental I-V dataset and an I-V dataset generated by simulation show that the proposed algorithms can achieve up to 3.5% accuracy and the speed of convergence was significantly improved as compared to a purely PSO approach.

Accurate parameters extraction of photovoltaic models with multi-strategy gaining-sharing knowledge-based algorithm

The determination of photovoltaic (PV) model parameters has essential theoretical and practical significance for the performance evaluation, power monitoring, and power generation efficiency calculation of PV systems. In this paper, a multi-strategy gaining-sharing knowledge-based algorithm (MSGSK) is developed to determine these parameters. In our previous work, it has been demonstrated that gaining-sharing knowledge-based algorithm (GSK) is well suited for solving the concerned problem. To enhance its performance, a parameter adjustment strategy is developed to adjust the knowledge rate and knowledge ratio of GSK. Besides, a backtracking differential mutation strategy by combining the mutation scheme of differential evolution and the updating scheme of backtracking search optimization algorithm is developed to enrich the population diversity. Furthermore, a strategy selection mechanism is introduced to integrate the former two strategies to balance exploration and exploitation in different stages of the evolutionary process. The suggested MSGSK algorithm is applied to five PV cases (SDM, DDM, Photowatt-PW201, STM6-40/36, and STP6-120/36). From the experimental data, it can be observed that MSGSK extracts the PV model parameters more precisely than the basic GSK. Furthermore, it exhibits faster convergence speed and higher accuracy compared to other advanced algorithms found in the literature.

Extraction of Solar Module Parameters using a Novel Optimization Technique

The parameters of a Photovoltaic (PV) model are pivotal in gauging its efficiency under varying sunlight irradiances, temperatures, and different load scenarios. Determining these PV model parameters poses a complex non-linear optimization challenge. This study is based on a new metaheuristic optimization algorithm called the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA) to discern the unknown parameters of the PV model. The suggested POA algorithm underwent testing using a monocrystalline panel, encompassing its single-diode configuration. The objective function is designed to minimize the root of the mean squared errors between the predicted and actual current values, adhering to specific parameter constraints. Various statistical error metrics were utilized to emphasize the performance of the proposed algorithm. A comparative analysis with other well-established algorithms was conducted, indicating that POA stands out as highly competitive since it showcases superior efficiency in parameter identification compared to its counterparts.

Novel hybrid kepler optimization algorithm for parameter estimation of photovoltaic modules

The parameter identification problem of photovoltaic (PV) models is classified as a complex nonlinear optimization problem that cannot be accurately solved by traditional techniques. Therefore, metaheuristic algorithms have been recently used to solve this problem due to their potential to approximate the optimal solution for several complicated optimization problems. Despite that, the existing metaheuristic algorithms still suffer from sluggish convergence rates and stagnation in local optima when applied to tackle this problem. Therefore, this study presents a new parameter estimation technique, namely HKOA, based on integrating the recently published Kepler optimization algorithm (KOA) with the ranking-based update and exploitation improvement mechanisms to accurately estimate the unknown parameters of the third-, single-, and double-diode models. The former mechanism aims at promoting the KOA’s exploration operator to diminish getting stuck in local optima, while the latter mechanism is used to strengthen its exploitation operator to faster converge to the approximate solution. Both KOA and HKOA are validated using the RTC France solar cell and five PV modules, including Photowatt-PWP201, Ultra 85-P, Ultra 85-P, STP6-120/36, and STM6-40/36, to show their efficiency and stability. In addition, they are extensively compared to several optimization techniques to show their effectiveness. According to the experimental findings, HKOA is a strong alternative method for estimating the unknown parameters of PV models because it can yield substantially different and superior findings for the third-, single-, and double-diode models.

Extraction of single diode PV cell/module model parameters using a hybrid BMO approach with Lambert's W function

The accurate estimation of photovoltaic (PV) system parameters is crucial for effective simulation. Evaluation, modelling, and control of solar energy systems. The performance of photovoltaic installations is significantly influenced by the variability of model parameters and the difficulties in accessing them. As a result, the continuous objective is to consistently strive to search for and identify these parameters. This study proposes a hybrid algorithm that combines Bird Mating Optimiser algorithm with Lambert W-function (LBMO) with Wang's analytical method called (WLBMO) to optimise the parameters of the single diode model (SDM). The algorithm utilises a fast and precise iterative method for extracting I0 and Iph , and a Bird Mating Optimiser with Lambert W-function for extracting α, Rsh and Rs . The effectiveness of the proposed method is evaluated on the RTC solar cell and three commercial photovoltaic models. The specific results demonstrate the superior performance of our proposed WLBMO algorithm compared to known alternatives. For the R.T.C. France solar cell's single diode model, WLBMO achieves the smallest RMSE of 9.8630E-04, and similarly for the PWP201 model, yielding a low RMSE of 2.3845E-03. Comparative analysis, including Wang and LBMO, further validates our approach. Additionally, WLBMO excels among other methods for the STM6-120/36 commercial PV module, with a lowest RMSE of 1.7599E-03 and an exceptional minimum power error of 3.2270E-05. Similarly, for the KC200GT model, our method produces the smallest RMSE of 4.7569E-03. These consistent findings affirm the accuracy and efficacy of our WLBMO algorithm for PV model parameter estimation, emphasising its capacity to achieve significant error rate reductions of 92.856%, 1.147%, 49.732%, and 89.221% for the R.T.C France solar cell, Photowatt-PWP201, STM6-40/36, and KC200GT modules, respectively, and highlighting its pivotal role in optimising solutions.

Estimation of photovoltaic models using an enhanced Henry gas solubility optimization algorithm with first-order adaptive damping Berndt-Hall-Hall-Hausman method

A reliable methodology is essential for accurately estimating the parameters of PV models, enabling reliable performance evaluations, effective control studies, accurate analysis of partial shading effects, and optimal optimization of Photovoltaic (PV) systems. It ensures that the obtained parameters reflect the true characteristics of the PV system, leading to more accurate and reliable results in various applications. The existing literature extensively explores the utilization of powerful Metaheuristic Algorithms (MAs) to address the complex constrained optimization problem in PV systems and achieve optimal solutions. However, it is important to note that a significant portion of these MAs primarily concentrates on the development of methodologies, often overlooking the design of the objective function tailored for PV systems. This oversight has created a theoretical gap in this research domain, underscoring the necessity for additional exploration and investigation to address this limitation. To address the existing theoretical gap, this study focused on developing an objective function that accurately estimates the initial root parameters of Photovoltaic (PV) models. This objective function was designed by incorporating the first-order Berndt-Hall-Hall-Hausman (BHHH) numerical method, along with the non-linear damping parameter of the Levenberg-Marquardt technique (LM). By implementing this approach, the study aimed to significantly improve the precision and reliability of estimating the initial root parameters in PV models, effectively filling the theoretical void in this specific research area. Then in terms of methodology, the Enhanced Henry Gas Solubility Optimization (EHGSO) algorithm is combined with the Sine-Cosine mutualism phase of Symbiotic Organisms Search (SOS) for efficiently estimating the unknown parameters of PV models. The keystone of EHGSO in terms of methodology enhances exploration at the beginning of optimization and intensifies exploitation in later iterations. The proposed EHGSO methodology based on the adaptive damping BHHH technique (EHGSOAdBHHH) is tested on Single Diode (SD), and Double Diode (DD) PV models using actual experimental data. EHGSOAdBHHH exhibits outstanding accordance with attained experimental data compared with other algorithms, and its superiority is validated using several statistical criteria.

A Comparative Study on Accurate Parameter Estimation of Solar Photovoltaic Models Using Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms

Fossil fuel prices are increasing day by day due to growing demand and resource limitations. This situation shifts conventional electricity generation to renewable power generation. Among renewables, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is very promising as the third fastest growing one. However, PV system modeling requires the estimation of unknown parameters of PV cells and modules. This problem remains a compelling task due to its multi-dimensional, multi-model and non-linear characteristics. In order to contribute to the solution of this optimization problem, this work makes a detailed comparison of artificial hummingbird algorithm, artificial rabbits optimization, enhanced Jaya algorithm, flow direction algorithm and artificial gorilla troops optimizer for determining the unknown parameters of PV models. Experimental results demonstrate that artificial hummingbird algorithm in single diode modeling of PV cell, flow direction algorithm in double diode modeling of PV cell and artificial rabbits optimization in single diode modeling of PV module are found to be capable of estimating accurate and efficient design coefficients for PV systems. In addition, the mentioned metaheuristic algorithms show reasonable convergence characteristics for the corresponding PV models.

A Novel Hybrid Approach Based on Analytical and Metaheuristic Algorithms for Parameters and Dynamic Resistance Estimation of a PV Array

Accurate parameters of photovoltaic (PV) arrays are essential for the modeling, analysis, and control of PV systems. Due to the lack of complete datasheets from manufacturers, different techniques have been introduced to extract the unknown parameters of PV modules. A novel approach based on one of the most recent metaheuristic (MH) optimization algorithms, the Flow Direction Algorithm, is developed in this paper to estimate the PV-modules parameters accurately. The proposed approach extracts the parameters for single-, double-, and three-diode models under different operating conditions. Comparative studies with state-of-the-art MH algorithms showed that the proposed approach is more accurate and robust and reduces the computational burden. Furthermore, a general formula is derived to obtain the dynamic resistance of different PV models. It is shown in this paper that inaccurate PV model parameters might negatively impact the steady-state and dynamic performance assessment of grid-connected PV systems under different operating conditions. Detailed time-domain simulations are presented to validate the analytical results and show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

A Solar PV Model Parameter Estimation Based on the Enhanced Self-Organization Maps

Solar photovoltaic (PV) is a commonly utilized renewable energy source, with PV cells often being modeled as electric circuits. The identification of suitable circuit model parameters for PV cells is vital for performance evaluation, efficiency calculations, and the implementation of maximum power point tracking in solar PV systems. However, modeling the solar PV system is a nonlinear problem that requires an efficient algorithm. In this paper, we employ the enhanced self-organization maps (EASOM) to efficiently reduce the search space for parameter estimation in solar PV models. Our algorithm trains the SOM network on a subset of solutions, identifies the top solution's neural unit, generates a population of potential solutions, and selects the best candidate using a cost function, which represents the best PV model parameters obtained. The performance of EASOM is verified by extracting the parameters of the single diode (SDM) and double diode (DDM) models for the STM6-40/36 PV module. EASOM outperformed state-of-the-art algorithms with the lowest RMSE and MSE values of 8.3 mA and 6.87e-05 and achieved the lowest maximum error values of 27.37 mA and 20.52 mA, as well as low power error of 66.04 mW and 62.8 mW for SDM and DDM models.

A solar PV model parameters estimation based on an improved manta foraging algorithm with dynamic fitness distance balance

Accurately simulating and operating photovoltaic (PV) modules or solar cells requires determining specific model parameters based on experimental data. Extracting these parameters is crucial for analyzing system performance under various conditions such as temperature and sunlight variations. However, modeling solar photovoltaic systems is inherently nonlinear, which calls for an efficient algorithm. In this study, we employ the MRFO-dFDB (Manta Ray Foraging Optimization with dynamic Fitness Distance Balance) algorithm, which utilizes fitness distance balance to balance the exploration and exploitation of the search area when assessing parameters in solar PV models. By applying MRFO-dFDB to extract parameters from the STP6-120/36 and Photowatt-PWP201 solar modules, we observe exceptional predictive performance for both single diode (SDM) and double diode (DDM) models. MRFO-dFDB exhibits superior performance compared to state-of-the-art methods. It achieves lower Root-Mean-Square Error (RMSE) values, specifically < 15.3 mA for the STP6-120/36 module and <2.4 mA for the Photowatt-PWP201 module. Additionally, it demonstrates lower maximum errors of 39.02 mA and 5.33 mA, as well as lower power errors of 155.42 mW and 14.122 mW, for the STP6-120/36 and Photowatt-PWP201 solar modules, respectively. Furthermore, it exhibits excellent performance with faster computation speed (< 30.1 seconds in all tests), further emphasizing its superiority.

An Improved Differential Evolution for Parameter Identification of Photovoltaic Models

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are crucial for converting solar energy into electricity. Optimization, control, and simulation for PV systems are important for effectively harnessing solar energy. The exactitude of associated model parameters is an important influencing factor in the performance of PV systems. However, PV model parameter extraction is challenging due to parameter variability resulting from the change in different environmental conditions and equipment factors. Existing parameter identification approaches usually struggle to calculate precise solutions. For this reason, this paper presents an improved differential evolution algorithm, which integrates a collaboration mechanism of dual mutation strategies and an orientation guidance mechanism, called DODE. This collaboration mechanism adaptively assigns mutation strategies to different individuals at different stages to balance exploration and exploitation capabilities. Moreover, an orientation guidance mechanism is proposed to use the information of the movement direction of the population centroid to guide the evolution of elite individuals, preventing them from being trapped in local optima and guiding the population towards a local search. To assess the effectiveness of DODE, comparison experiments were conducted on six different PV models, i.e., the single, double, and triple diode models, and three other commercial PV modules, against ten other excellent meta-heuristic algorithms. For these models, the proposed DODE outperformed other algorithms, with the separate optimal root mean square error values of 9.86021877891317 × 10−4, 9.82484851784979 × 10−4, 9.82484851784993 × 10−4, 2.42507486809489 × 10−3, 1.72981370994064 × 10−3, and 1.66006031250846 × 10−2. Additionally, results obtained from statistical analysis confirm the remarkable competitive superiorities of DODE on convergence rate, stability, and reliability compared with other methods for PV model parameter identification.

Anti-sine-cosine atom search optimization (ASCASO): a novel approach for parameter estimation of PV models.

Nowadays, solar power generation has gradually become a part of electric energy sharing. How to effectively enhance the energy conversion efficiency of solar cells and components has gradually emerged as a focal point of research. This paper presents a boosted atomic search optimization (ASO) with a new anti-sine-cosine mechanism (ASCASO) to realize the parameter estimation of photovoltaic (PV) models. The anti-sine-cosine mechanism is inspired by the update principle of sine cosine algorithm (SCA) and the mutation strategy of linear population size reduction adaptive differential evolution (LSHADE). The working principle of anti-sine-cosine mechanism is to utilize two mutation formulas containing arcsine and arccosine functions to further update the position of atoms. The introduction of anti-sine-cosine mechanism achieves the populations' random handover and promotes the neighbors' information communication. For better evaluation, the proposed ASCASO is devoted to estimate parameters of three PV models of R.T.C France, one Photowat-PWP201 PV module model, and two commercial polycrystalline PV panels including STM6-40/36 and STM6-120/36 with monocrystalline cells. The proposed ASCASO is compared with nine reported comparative algorithms to assess the performance. The results of parameter estimation for different PV models of various methods demonstrate that ASCASO performs more accurately and reliably than other reported comparative methods. Thus, ASCASO can be considered a highly effective approach for accurately estimating the parameters of PV models.

Improved Reptile Search Algorithm for Optimal Design of Solar Photovoltaic Module

This study focuses on the vital role of parameter extraction in optimizing and evaluating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, as it directly influences their efficiency in converting solar energy to electricity. Researchers have extensively explored the application of various metaheuristic algorithms to accurately estimate solar PV parameters due to their crucial significance, leading to an extensive body of literature on the subject. However, the search for a robust and user-friendly optimizer with high convergence ability remains a challenging task that demands further research. To address this challenge, the study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of the RSALF optimizer, an innovative metaheuristic algorithm combining the reptile search algorithm (RSA) with Lévy flight (LF), for parameter extraction of PV model parameters using the Photowatt-PWP201 PV module as a case study. The experimental results demonstrate the RSALF optimizer's remarkable accuracy in parameter estimation, consistently yielding lower root mean square error values and closely aligning with experimental data. Moreover, comparative analysis with other recent optimization approaches highlights the RSALF optimizer's superiority, making it a promising tool for advancing the optimization of PV models and facilitating more efficient and sustainable solar energy utilization.

Performance analysis and validation of intelligent tool based on Brownian random walk‐based sand cat swarm optimization algorithm for parameter identification of various solar photovoltaic mathematical models

AbstractThe photovoltaic (PV) system stands out as a viable energy source due to its environmental friendliness and cleanliness. The conversion rate at which solar power generation is still relatively low due to limitations imposed by advances in PV technology. For PV systems, an appropriate model with precise internal parameters is considerably more crucial to increase conversion efficiency further. Different PV mathematical models, such as single‐diode, two‐diode, and three‐diode, are available to model the PV system. Investigators are interested in assessing the accurate PV model parameters through the experimental voltage–current (I–V) samples or using the manufacturer's specifications. At the same time, the difficulty is in accurately assessing and developing a more trustworthy PV model with well‐optimized parameters. To address the parameter estimation of various solar PV models, in this article, a new bio‐inspired algorithm called Brownian random walk‐based Sand Cat Swarm Optimization Algorithm (SCSOA) named Boosted SCSOA (BSCSOA) is proposed and developed. Along with the Brownian random strategy, chaotic tent drift is also used to enhance the exploration and exploitation of SCSOA, and the proposed BSCSOA is applied to different models to estimate their parameters accurately. The effectiveness of the suggested BSCSOA is compared with other well‐known algorithms, including the basic SCSOA, in terms of statistical measures and fitness values. The obtained results demonstrated the superiority of the BSCSOA over the other algorithms for all PV models of the cell and module.

Parameter Extraction of Solar Photovoltaic Model Based on Nutcracker Optimization Algorithm

In order to improve the accuracy and reliability of the photovoltaic (PV) model, this paper explores a novel nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm, i.e., the nutcracker optimizer algorithm (NOA), for the parameter extraction of a PV model, such as a single diode model (SDM), double diode model (DDM), and triple diode model (TDM) of PV components. The Aleo Solar S79Y300 monocrystalline silicon solar panel was tested at 1000 W/m2 solar irradiance and 25 °C temperature, and the results of the proposed NOA algorithm were compared with three popular algorithms, i.e., particle swarm optimization (PSO), firework algorithm (FWA), and whale optimization algorithm (WOA), in terms of algorithm accuracy and running time, and non-parametric tests were performed. The results show that the NOA can improve the efficiency of PV parameter extraction, and its performance is the best among the tested algorithms. It has the best root mean square error (RMSE) values in the SDM, being 7.92587 × 10−5 and 6.02460 × 10−5 in the DDM and 6.23617 × 10−5 in the TDM, and the shortest average execution time according to the overall ranking, making it well suited for extracting PV model parameters.

L-SHADE with parameter decomposition for photovoltaic modules parameter identification under different temperature and irradiance

The performance of photovoltaic (PV) system relies on the accurate determination of unknown parameters in PV models, such as photo-generated current, diode current, and resistance. These unknown parameters may vary with different temperature and irradiance conditions, which greatly increases the difficulty of identifying these unknown parameters. Although some parameter identification methods have been proposed to solve such a problem, the accuracy and reliability of solutions obtained by these methods suffers from great challenges when temperature and irradiance are changing. In this paper, a simple and effective approach called success-history adaptation differential evolution with linear population size reduction (L-SHADE) and decomposition referred as (L-SHADED), is presented to accurately and reliably identify the unknown parameters of PV models under different temperature and irradiance. In L-SHADED, firstly, an unknown parameters decomposition technique is used to reduce the complexity of the problem. Then an advanced evolutionary algorithm L-SHADE is employed to identify the optimal unknown parameter values. The performance of proposed L-SHADED has been investigated by testing two single-diode-based PV modules (multi-crystalline KC200GT and mono-crystalline SM55) under different temperature and irradiance. The experimental comparison results demonstrate that proposed L-SHADED is almost 10 times smaller in RMSE than other methods. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination of L-SHADED reaches 1.0 in almost all conditions, which indicates that the parameters identified by L-SHADED are quite accurate.

A novel numerical method for estimation the photovoltaic cells/modules parameters based on dichotomy method

The demand for photovoltaic (PV) energy has been growing in recent years, parallel to an increase in scientific research about the PV cells, such as the electrical modelling and extraction of unknown PV model parameters. This paper introduces a highly efficient and straightforward numerical method to determine the unknown parameters for the single-diode model. The proposed approach utilizes Dichotomy (Bisection) to estimate the series resistance Rs and an iterative process to determine the diode ideality factor a and the parameters that achieve the minimum Root Square Error (RMSE). The proposed approach has been tested on five cells/modules from different technologies. The results show that the proposed approach outperforms various analytical, numerical, and meta-heuristic approaches in terms of accuracy. The RMSE produced by the proposed method is in order of 7.8514e-04 A and 2.2256e-03 A for the RTC France cell and the PWP201 module, respectively.

A Multi-Objective Hybrid BESSA Optimization Scheme for Parameter Extraction from PV Modules

In this work, a multi-objective Hybrid Bald Eagle Search Simulated Annealing (Hybrid BESSA) parameter extraction technique for photovoltaic (PV) modules is discussed. First, the efficacy of the Hybrid BESSA was proved via testing on unimodal functions, multimodal functions, and fixed dimensional multimodal functions and the results were compared with the Bald Eagle Search (BES) and other recently proposed optimization techniques. Then, a multi-objective Hybrid Bald Eagle Search Simulated Annealing (Hybrid BESSA) parameter extraction technique was devised for photovoltaic (PV) module parameter extraction. The Hybrid BESSA parameter extraction technique was simulated and analyzed in the MATLAB/SIMULINK environment and in a practical experimental setup for the PV Module AS-M3607-S (G1 CELLS). It was found that the Hybrid BESSA possessed better exploration and exploitation capabilities as compared to the BES and other state-of-the-art techniques. It was found that the fitness function value derived by the Hybrid BESSA technique was less than that of the BES technique when tested under various weather conditions. The percentage error for open circuit voltage, output power, and short circuit current was lower when derived by the Hybrid BESSA in comparison with the BES technique. From the results obtained from modeling the PV Module AS-M3607-S (G1 CELLS) based on Hybrid BESSA-based extracted parameters and BES-based extracted parameters, it was seen that percentage improvement in the combined objective function for the condition of keeping irradiance fixed at 1000 W/m2 at a temperature varying from −30 °C, 0 °C, 25 °C, 30 °C, 50 °C, and 70 °C were 0.9%, 8.5%, 29.2%, 0.03%, 5.7%, and 0.5%, respectively. When the temperature was kept fixed at 250 °C and irradiance varied from 1000 W/m2, 800 W/m2, 600 W/m2, and 400 W/m2, the percentage improvement in combined objective function was found to be 0.5%, 8.1%, 0.5%, and 0.8%, respectively. By analyzing the simulation as well as the experimental results, it was established that the PV model parameter extraction method based on the Hybrid BESSA is more accurate than the BES technique. This analysis is based on a single-diode PV module. A double-diode PV module analysis still needs to be explored.

Performance optimization of photovoltaic and solar cells via a hybrid and efficient chimp algorithm

The global shift toward solar energy has resulted in the advancement of research into the manufacture of high-performance solar cells. It is critical to accurately model and identify the parameters of solar cells. Numerous models of solar cells have been presented thus far, including the single-diode, the double-diode, and the three-diode models. Every model contains a number of unidentified parameters, and numerous approaches for determining their optimal values have been published in the literature. The purpose of this article is to propose an efficient optimization technique, dubbed the Chimp Optimization Algorithm (ChOA), for estimating the model parameters of solar networks. The proposed ChOA outperforms state-of-the-art algorithms in terms of convergence rate, global search capacity, and durability. To demonstrate the proposed ChOA algorithm's efficiency, it is used to determine the parameters of several photovoltaic modules and solar cells. The result of ChOA is evaluated and compared with ten well-known optimization algorithms in the literature. Additionally, the performance of the ChOA algorithm has been evaluated in a practical application for parameter evaluation of three widely-utilized commercial modules, i.e., multi-crystalline (KC200GT), polycrystalline (SW255), and monocrystalline (SM55), under a variety of temperature and irradiance circumstances that result in alterations in the photovoltaic model's parameters. The results confirm the proposed algorithm's robustness and high performance.

Parameter Extraction of Solar Photovoltaic Cell and Module Models with Metaheuristic Algorithms: A Review

As the photovoltaic (PV) market share continues to increase, accurate PV modeling will have a massive impact on the future energy landscape. Therefore, it is imperative to convert difficult-to-understand PV systems into understandable mathematical models through equivalent PV models. However, the multi-peaked, non-linear, and strongly coupled characteristics of PV models make it challenging to extract accurate parameters of PV models. Metaheuristics can address these challenges effectively regardless of gradients and function forms, and have gained increasing attention in solving this issue. This review surveys different metaheuristics to the PV model parameter extraction and explains multiple algorithms’ behavior. Some frequently used performance indicators to measure the effectiveness, robustness, accuracy, competitiveness, and resources consumed are tabulated and compared, and then the merits and demerits of different algorithms are outlined. The patterns of variation in the results extracted from different external environments were analyzed, and the corresponding literature was summarized. Then, challenges for both metaheuristics and application scenarios are analyzed. Finally, corresponding perspectives on future research are summarized as a valid reference for technological advances in PV model parameter extraction.