LabView-Based Photovoltaic Module Modelling and Simulation
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This paper describes a general model of a photovoltaic module that can be used in studies and research focusing on photovoltaic generators. The model uses the general specifications provided in the module's datasheet. The model was used to create a simulator in LABView software, unlike most previous papers that used other simulation environments. The simulator was tested on a Shell SP150-PC photovoltaic solar module and showed results that were very accurate compared to the mathematical model, with a maximum error of less than 1%. The simulator can therefore be used in various studies and research on photovoltaic energy.
LabView-Based Photovoltaic Module Modelling and Simulation
- 1. Damascus University Journal Vol. (28) - No. (2) 2012 Idris- Romhain - Alqaderi 23 LabView-Based Photovoltaic Module Modelling and Simulation Eng. Ayman Idris* Dr. Jabr Romhain Dr. Monzer Alqaderi Abstract This paper describes a general model of photovoltaic module. It can be used in all studies and researches that focus on photovoltaic generator. The main advantage of this model is in using the general specification of the module which is included in the datasheet. The suggested model was used for creating a simulator. LABView software package was used for building the simulator unlike most previous papers in this field. LABView is a simulation environment; also it can be used for building emulator using hardware-in-loop concept, or full practical application. The simulator has been tested on the photovoltaic module (Shell SP150-PC Photovoltaic Solar Module). The module was studied and its properties were found. The results of the simulator and the discussed mathematical modeling were very accurate. The maximum error is less than 1%. So, it is acceptable to use in various studies and researches of photovoltaic energy. Keywords: modelling, photovoltaic, PV, LabView, simulation. For the abstract in Arabic see pages (111-121). * Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering- Damascus University.
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