Due to the high dependence of photovoltaic energy efficiency on environmental conditions
(temperature, irradiation...), it is quite important to perform some analysis focusing on the …

This paper presents a novel approach on diode model parameter identification from the IV
characteristics of photovoltaic panels. Other than the prevailing methodology of solving a …

This paper presents a detailed comparison between the conventional ac collector-grid
configuration and two proposed dc collector-grid configurations for large photovoltaic (PV) …

Due to the the lack of information about parameters in the datasheets of photovoltaic (PV)
panels, it is difficult to study their modeling because PV behavior is based on voltage …

This document presents the implementation of a con-tinuous population genetic optimization
algorithm (CGA) as a solution method to the parameter estimation problem of a diode model …

In this paper, the applicability of the well-known single-diode equivalent circuit to modeling
amorphous silicon photovoltaic modules is questioned. It is shown that, unlike in mono-and …

Correct modeling of the equivalent circuits regarding solar cell and panels is today an
essential tool for power optimization. However, the parameter extraction of those circuits is …

Models for photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels, based on the diode equivalent circuit, have
been widely used because they are effective tools for system design. Many authors have …

Many diode-based equivalent circuits for simulating the electrical behaviour of photovoltaic
(PV) cells and panels are reported in the scientific literature. Two-diode equivalent circuits …

To progress towards as quick as possible feasible pre-design of space missions, spacecraft
early design today is organized gathering together experts from different spacecraft …