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Mathematical Modelling of Solar Photovoltaic Cell/Panel/Array

Based on the Physical Parameters from the Manufacturer’s
Datasheet
Manoharan Premkumara*, Chandrasekaran Kumarb, Ravichandran Sowmyac

a Department of EEE, GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India

b Department of EEE, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, India
c Department of EEE, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India

ABSTRACT. This paper discusses a modified V-I relationship for the solar photovoltaic (PV) single diode based equivalent model. The
model is derived from an equivalent circuit of the PV cell. A PV cell is used to convert the solar incident light to electrical energy. The PV
module is derived from the group of series connected PV cells and PV array, or PV string is formed by connecting the group of series and
parallel connected PV panels. The model proposed in this paper is applicable for both series and parallel connected PV string/array
systems. Initially, the V-I characteristics are derived for a single PV cell, and finally, it is extended to the PV panel and, to string/array.
The solar PV cell model is derived based on five parameters model which requires the data’s from the manufacturer’s data sheet. The
derived PV model is precisely forecasting the P-V characteristics, V-I characteristics, open circuit voltage, short circuit current and
maximum power point (MPP) for the various temperature and solar irradiation conditions. The model in this paper forecasts the required
data for both polycrystalline silicon and monocrystalline silicon panels. This PV model is suitable for the PV system of any capacity. The
proposed model is simulated using Matlab/Simulink for various PV array configurations, and finally, the derived model is examined in
partial shading condition under the various environmental conditions to find the optimal configuration. The PV model proposed in this
paper can achieve 99.5% accuracy in producing maximum output power as similar to manufacturers datasheet. ©2020. CBIORE-IJRED.
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Keywords: Forecasting, I-V characteristics, MPP, Partial shading, P-V characteristics, PV cell

Article History: Received: Oct 24, 2019; Revised: January 27, 2020; Accepted: February 04, 2020; Available online: February 15, 2020
How to Cite This Article: Premkumar, M., Kumar, C., and Sowmya, R. (2020) Mathematical Modelling of Solar Photovoltaic Cell/Panel/Array
based on the Physical Parameters from the Manufacturer’s Datasheet. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 9(1), 7-22
https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.9.1.7-22

1. Introduction and this is the basis for four parameter PV cell model. A
simplified explicit model was developed by Chenni et al.
Due to the rapid growth in renewable energy sources, the
(2007) by considering the short-circuit current of the cell
PV power market is rapidly expanded, especially in
is equal to the photocurrent. To solve the problem of
distributed generation field. So, the PV designers are in
deriving the maximum power output from the PV cell,
need of a reliable and flexible tool to predict the power
Zhou et al. (2007) proposed the concept of fill factor.
generation by the PV systems of various sizes. The solar
The researchers such as Walker (2001); Premkumar
PV modeling is being updated endlessly to help the
et al. (2019); Ahmadi et al. (2018); Premkumar et al.
researchers for a better understanding of the operation.
(2018a); Longatt (2005); and Nguyen & Nguyen (2015)
Depends on the various simulation software’s such as
have developed the PV model using Matlab software to
Matlab, Simulink, C-program, Sci-lab, LTSpice, etc., the
find the output PV current from the voltage, cell
developed PV model differs from each other. However,
temperature, and solar irradiation, and discussed the
most of the mathematical models are developed based on
effect on the PV cell due to the change in operating
the voltage (V) – current (I) relations that result from
conditions such as cell temperature, diode quality factor,
simplifications to two-diode PV model presented by Chan
series resistance, and the solar irradiation. However, the
& Phang 1987. The V-I relations for the one-diode model
readers require a programming skill to understand the
takes responsibility that one diode is sufficient to define
overall concepts. Gow and Manning (1999) have developed
the PV cell characteristics. This V-I relation is the basis
a model using Matlab and C-programming and it is much
for all the PV cell modeling. The simplification to V-I
difficult to understand the concepts. Among the various
relation is done by considering infinite shunt resistance,

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Corresponding author: mprem.me@gmail.com

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researchers, Salmi et al. (2012); Jiang et al. (2011); 2.1 I-V Characteristics for Single PV Cell
Sudeepika & Khan (2014); Nema & Agnihotri (2010) and
An equivalent model conventionally represents the PV
Hossein et al. (2018) have developed a PV model based on
cell, and it consists of a diode in anti-parallel, one current
the cell/module/array mathematical equations and
source, a shunt & series resistance (Chan & Phang, 1987;
constructed with the various Simulink blocks. To
Masters, 2004; Jain & Kapoor, 2004; Desoto et al. 2006;
overcome the problems such as lack of simulation
and Premkumar et al. 2018b). The modified PV cell model
procedure and difficulty, Pandiarajan & Muthu (2011) and
is shown in Figure 1. The conventional equivalent circuit
Jena et al. (2014) have proposed a step-by-step simulation
is slightly modified by replacing the diode with external
procedure for the PV panel with user-friendly blocks and
current source controlled by diode current and the
dialogs in a similar way as proposed by Salmi et al. (2012)
photocurrent.
and Nema & Agnihotri 2010. However, the researchers
failed to consider the effect of partial shading on the solar
panel.
Banu & Istrate (2012) used an experimental data
and curve fitting tool to construct the I-V and P-V
characteristics of the solar PV panel. However, it is
challenging and unable to collect the data if there is no
investigational system exists. Ibbini et al. (2014);
Ravinder Kumar et al. (2014) and Venkateswarlu & Raju
(2013) have used a predefined PV block in Simscape, and
the parameters such as open circuit voltage, short circuit Fig. 1 Equivalent PV cell model
current, etc. are taken from the manufacturer’s datasheet.
However, the few parameters such as temperature, Apply Kirchhoff’s current law in the model shown in
saturation current cannot be investigated. Varshney & Figure 1. The total PV current is presented in Equation 1.
Tariq (2014), Dehghani et al. (2018) and Mohammad et al.
(2018) discussed a model with two operating conditions I"# = I"%&'& − I)*&)+ − I" (1)
such as cell temperature and solar irradiation without the
step-by-step procedure.
Where Iphoto is an irradiance current or the photocurrent
The model efficiency is improved by adding two
when the PV cell is visible to incident sunlight. The
additional points along V-I characteristics with additional
photocurrent is linearly varying concerning solar
parameters provided by the National laboratory was
irradiance at a certain temperature. Idiode is an anti-
proposed by King et al. (2004). In this paper, the modified
parallel diode current, and it produces the non-linear
V-I relations was derived using the five parameter model,
response on the PV cell. The current flow through the
and it requires manufacturers data. In this paper, the
shunt resistor is represented by Ip. Substitute the
modified V-I relations for a single PV cell is expanded to a
expression for Ip and Idiode in Equation 1, and the PV
PV panel and PV array. The five parameter model was
current is derived in Equation 2.
proposed by Desoto et al. (2006), and the model uses the
V-I relations for a PV cell and only includes cells or panels / 01234 5 67
=>?34 @67
connected in series. I"# = I"%&'& − I, (e 89: − 1) − ( ) (2)
@3
This paper proposes a modified model to this
method to account for parallel and series connections. The
Where q = 1.602×10−19 C, the diode ideality factor is
model proposed in this paper can be applied to a PV array
represented by n, Boltzmann constant represented as k =
of any size, and it is suitable for simulation software such
1.3806503×10−23 J/K, Io is the saturation current of the
as Matlab/Simulink, PSCAD etc. A series of simulation is
diode, the temperature of the PV cell is represented by T,
performed for different PV configuration to validate the
Rp & Rse represents the shunt and series resistance,
performance of the model. The major contribution of this
respectively.
paper is as follows. (i) current source based PV model for
simulation studies; (ii) development of V-I characteristics
of the PV panel/array; (iii) enhancement of the PV model 2.2 I-V Characteristics of the PV Module
using the parameters from manufacturers datasheet; (iv) The PV module/panel comprises a number of series
model demonstration and validation through simulation connected PV cells, and Ns represents a series-connected
results. The paper is organized as follows: section 2 PV cell. For example, BP Solar BP170B panel consists of
explains the development of PV cell/module/array Ns=72, and SunPower SPR-76R-BLK-U panel consists of
characteristics. Section 3 presents the PV model Ns=24. The output current (Ipv,P) in terms of the output
parameters to develop the PV model. The simulation voltage (VP) of the PV module when Ns cells are connected
results under various operating conditions are discussed in series is represented in Equation 3.
in section 4. Section 5 concludes the paper.
/ 0 C 1234,C 5 67
=C >?34,C @67 E6
I"#,B = I"%&'& − I, (e D 6 89: − 1) − ( ) (3)
E6 @3
2. Development of the I-V Characteristics
The researchers require a reliable and flexible model to Equation 3 is extended to any value of Ns, and it is
precisely forecasts the power generated by PV cells when applicable to any PV module. Nps represent the number of
connected in parallel/series. panels connected in series, and Npvs represent the number

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of series connected PV cells in each panel, and now, Ns is environmental conditions (Kim et al. 2009 and King et al.
rewritten as per Equation 4. 2004).

NG = N"G ∗ N"#G (4) 3.1 Ideality Factor (n or ɳ)

The diode ideality factor is depending on the moving
2.3 I-V Characteristics of the PV String
carriers across the junction. If the process is pure
In the PV array, the PV modules are connected in series diffusion, the value of n is 1, whereas, for recombination
and parallel combinations. To start with the I-V in the depletion region, the value of n is 2. Rajapakse &
characteristics for a single PV cell; the number of PV cells Muthumuni (2009) suggested the value of n is 1.3 for Si
connected in series to derive a PV string and I-V material. In this paper, n is one of the unknown
characteristics is developed for a number of strings parameters, and the value of n is assumed to be related to
connected in parallel to derive an array. The configuration the solar cell material and it is independent of the cell
of the PV array is shown in Figure 2. The series connected temperature and solar irradiation. The value of n can be
cells are represented by Ns and the parallel connected PV found by using the known data such as Iphoto, Io, RS, RP and
strings are represented by Np. The PV array’s output the manufacturer data such as Voc, Isc, Vmpp, Impp, αT, and
voltage (Var) and the output current (Iar) is presented in βT. This value can also be found using Lambert W-
Equation 5. Functions (Jain & Kapoor, 2005; Bashahu &
Nkundabakura, 2007). The parameter n is a unitless
D
/ 0 KL 12KL 6 5 67
D3 =KL >?KL @67
D6 parameter, and it means that the PV cell act as an ideal
IIJ = N" I"%&'& − N" I, (e D 6 89: − 1) − D6
D3
diode. The operating condition of the cell will not change
@ the value of n. The reference value of n, i.e. nref is compared
D3 3

(5) with n, and it is presented in Equation 7.

The mathematical modeling of the PV array system in n = nJ+R at SRC (7)

Matlab/Simulink software is done by using Equation 5.
With the help of following assumptions such as N" I"%&'& = Where SRC is Standard Reference Condition. The PV cell
N N E6 N E6 N temperature is represented as Tref = 298 K or 25oC and the
I "%&'& , N" I& = I &,
E3
R G+ = R G+ , and
E3
R " = R " , Equation
solar irradiation is represented as Gref = 1000 W/m2 at
5 is modified as Equation 6. SRC.
/ 0 KL 12KL 5 P 67
=KL >?KL @P 67
IIJ = I N "%&'& − I N & (e D 6 89: − 1) − ( ) (6)
@P 3
3.2 Photocurrent (Iphoto)

The photocurrent of the PV is depending on the irradiation

and the cell temperature. The expression for the
photocurrent is given in Equation 8.

W
I"%&'& = I"%&'&,J+R [1 + αN\ (T − TJ+R )] (8)
WL7X

At SRC, the reference photocurrent is represented by

I"%&'&,J+R and it is an unknown parameter for the PV model.
αN\ is relative temperature coefficient of the short-circuit
current (SCC) and it represents the rate of change of the
SCC with respect to temperature. Sometimes, the
manufacturers of the panel provide the detail on the
absolute temperature coefficient of the SCC (α\ ) and the
relation between α\ and αN\ is presented in Equation 9.
Fig. 2. Configuration of the PV Array
α\ = αN\ ∗ I"%&'&,J+R (9)
With the same assumptions, Equation 6 is similar to the
I-V relation for a single PV cell and, it is proved that the
PV array equivalent circuit is similar to the PV cell 3.3 Diode Saturation Current (I0)
equivalent circuit. However, the variables in Figure 1 and
the variables in Equation 6 have different meaning based The saturation current of the diode (Io) is presented in
on the above assumptions, and the additional controlled Equation 10, and it is depending on the PV cell
current source has different control. temperature.

`a,L7X `a
_ b
3. Important Parameters of the PV Model I& = I&,J+R T T e 9:L7X 9:
(10)
J+R

Before mathematical modeling of the PV cell, it is Where I&,J+R is diode saturation current at SRC and this
essential to study the significance of the PV model
parameter also an unknown parameter of the PV model.
parameters and its behavior under a change in
The band gap energy is represented by Eg (Kim et al. 2009)

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and the expression for Eg is presented in Equation 11. The 3.5 Series Resistance (Rse) and Parallel Resistance (Rp)
relationship between the temperature and bandgap
energy for the different material is shown in Figure 3. To derive the PV model, the values of Rp and Rse are
required. First, Rp is derived by approximation, and it
\k presented in Equation 15.
Ed = 1.16 − 7.02 ∗ 10bj (11)
\bll,m
l,∗=s|
R" > (15)
?6|

1.6
Band Gap Energy in eV

1.4 Where Isc is short-circuit current and Voc is the open circuit
voltage. The relation between the parallel resistance, the
1.2
solar irradiation at the SRC and the actual operating
1 condition is given in Equation 16.
0.8
0.6 Si @3 W
= (16)
0.4 Ga @3,L7X WL7X

0.2 Others
0 The assumption calculates the value of series resistance,
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 1000 and it is given in Equation 17.

Temperature in K R G+ <
,.l∗=s|
(17)
?6|
Fig. 3 Temperature vs Bandgap Energy
The assumption for the series resistance is that it does not
depend on the solar irradiation and temperature at SRC
3.4 PV Cell Temperature (T) and actual operating condition. Again, the series
resistance is presented in Equation 18.
The PV cell temperature varies when the solar insolation
and the environment temperature changes. The R G+ = R G+,J+R (18)
expression for the cell temperature is presented in
Equation 12.
3.6 Determination of PV Model Parameters Based on
Epq\br,s q the Manufacturers Datasheet
T = TIno + G (12)
,.m
From Equation 5, the unknown parameters such as
The ambient temperature is represented as TIno and the Iphoto,ref, Io,ref, nref, Rse,ref and Rp,ref are solved by using the I-
nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) is issued by V relationship of the mathematical PV model. The PV
the manufacturers. The solar irradiation at ambient model utilizes the manufacturer's data to get accurate
temperature is represented by Gamb (Duffie & Beckman results (Desoto et al. 2006). Except for the variable under
2006). The cell temperature is also expressed by including NOCT, the data under SRC is provided such as the solar
heat loss coefficients, and the expression is presented in irradiation 800 W/m2 and air mass modifier (AM) is 1.5 at
Equation 13. the nominal operating condition. Few manufacturers
provide the nominal operating condition parameters for
\b\Kuv
=
WKuv yz,Dwx:
1−
ɳ|
(13) the PV panel. The model of the system is derived from the
\Dwx: b\Kuv,Dwx: WDwx: yz }~ following five equations as discussed in Chenni et al. 2007
and Nguyen et al. 2015. The first unknown equation is
Where TEpq\ is the cell temperature at the normal derived at SRC from the open circuit, where Iar = 0 and Var
operating condition, TIno,Epq\ is 20oC, the solar irradiation = VOC, ref. Equation 5 is replaced by Equation 19.
at ambient temperature is GIno , GEpq\ is equal to 800
W/m2, U€ and U€,Epq\ is heat loss coefficient at the actual / 0 s|,L7X
=
operating condition and NOCT condition. The cell 0 = N" I"%&'&,J+R − N" I,,J+R (eD6 8L7X 9:L7X − 1) − ( D6s|,L7X ) (19)
@3,L7X
efficiency at T is represented by ɳ• , τα is the emittance and D3

absorptance product. Further, the expression for T is

modified and presented in Equation 14. The second unknown equation happens at SRC under
short circuit, where Iar = Isc, ref, and Var = 0. Thus, Equation
WKuv ɳ| 5 is replaced by Equation 20.
T= NOCT − TIno,Epq\ 1− + TIno (14)
WDwx: }~
/ 26|,L7X ∗5 67,L7X

The Equations (12-14) will give the same results at the IG•,J+R = N" I"%&'&,J+R − N" I,,J+R e D 3 8L7X 9:L7X
−1 −
foreseen cell temperature. To find the value of T, D6
Equations (13-14) will be problematic because of the new ?6|,L7X ∗@67,L7X ∗
D3
(20)
unknown parameters involved in the calculation. The cell D6
@
D 3 3,L7X
temperature is calculated as per Equation 12 in this
paper.

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The maximum current and maximum voltage at MPP Vmpp, and Impp under the solar irradiation and temperature
under SRC is taken from the datasheet and substituted in and the values slightly differ from the reference
Equation 5 to derive the third unknown equation by conditions. The SCC under any operating conditions is
assuming Iar=Impp, ref and Var=Vmpp, ref. Thus, Equation 5 is presented in Equation 27.
replaced by Equation 21.
/ 26| ∗5 67
?6| ∗@67
D IG• = N" I"%&'& − N" I, (e D 3 89:
− 1) − (27)
/ 0 u33,L7X 12u33,L7X ∗5 67,L7X ∗ 6
D3
@3

In"",J+R = N" I"%&'&,J+R − N" I,,J+R e D 3 8L7X 9:L7X

−
By using the non-linear equation solver in
Matlab/Simulink, the MPP voltage and current can be
=u33,L7X >?u33,L7X ∗@67,L7X ∗
D6
D3
determined by using Equations (28-29).
1 − D6 (21)
@
D 3 3,L7X D
/ 0 u33 12u33 5 67 6
D3

In"",J+R = N" I"%&'& − N" I, e D 6 89: −1 −

At MPP, the power derivative concerning the maximum
†B D6
voltage is equal to zero. At SRC, |BˆBuK‰ = 0. Where P is =u33 >?u33 @67
D3
†=
D6 (28)
equal to the multiplication of Var and Iar. The fourth @
D3 3
unknown equation is presented in Equation 22.
D
/ 0 u33 12u33 5 67 6
D3
D
/ 0 u33,L7X 12u33,L7X ∗5 67,L7X ∗ 6 / D 3 2s D 3 8L7X 9:L7X Š
D3 + > D6
/ D 3 2s,L7X Š D 6 89: 5
+ D 3 8L7X 9:L7X
> D6 ?u33 D3 3
?u33,L7X
D 6 8L7X 9:L7X 5 = (29)
D 3 3,L7X =u33 D
/ 0 u33 12u33 5 67 6
= (22) D3
=u33,L7X D
/ 0 u33,L7X 12u33,L7X ∗5 67,L7X ∗ 6 / 5 2 5
D3 l> 67 s + D 6 89: > 67
/ D 3 2s,L7X 5 67,L7X 89: 53
D 6 8L7X 9:L7X
l> + >
D 6 8L7X 9:L7X 5 3,L7X

The final unknown equation confirms the open circuit 4. Simulation Results and Discussions
temperature coefficient (β\ ), and the PV model is
forecasting the data appropriately. The PV model is developed using Matlab/Simulink with
the help of unknown equations derived from Equations
†=s| =s| b=s|,L7X
Temperature coefficient, β\ = = (23) (19-29). The PV model is tested for a few PV panels and
†\ \b\L7X
the result obtained from the model is constant as the data
given by the panel manufacturers. The data given by the
V&• = V&•,J+R + β\ T − TJ+R (24)
manufacturers are suitable for different irradiation and
temperature conditions. For simplified analysis, the
Very few manufacturers provide the data for relative simulation results obtained for three different rating
temperature coefficient (βN\ ) and the relation between βN\ panels are presented in this paper. The selected panel
and β\ are given in Equation 25. includes BP Solar BP365TS, BP Solar BP3230T, and
SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U. The model parameters are
β\ = βN\ V&•,J+R (25) calculated as per the equation for BP Solar BP365TS, BP
Solar BP3230T, and SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U panel
V&• from Equation 24 at cell temperature, T = TJ+R ± 10K is and listed in Table 1.
the open circuit voltage condition. The 10K temperature is Since the derived expressions are non-linear, the
an assumption but TJ+R will give the same answer. An extra simulation results are very much sensitive for the values
temperature can be varied from 1K to 10K. Similar to listed in Table 1 at reference conditions. With the help of
Equation 19, Voc is obtained from Equation 5 to derive the data provided by the manufacturer, the PV module is
Equation 26. modeled in Matlab/Simulink, and the model is shown in
Figure 4.
/ 0 s| ∗:
=s| ∗\
0 = N" I"%&'& − N" I, (e D 6 89: − 1) − D6 (26)
@
D3 3 Table 1
Reference parameters of the PV model
The reference solar irradiation is assumed as G=Gref to SunPower
BP Solar BP Solar
find the parameters such as nref, Io, ref, Iphoto, ref, Rse, ref and Parameters SPR-200-
BP365TS BP3230T
RP, ref. The Equations (7-8), (10-11), 16, 24 are substituted WHT-U
in Equation 26 to find the fifth unknown Equation to I"%&'&,J+R (A) 8.1225 8.4929 5.4103
derive the PV model regarding parameter reference. All I,,J+R (A) 2.1008.10 -10 1.4902.10 -10 1.2832 .10-11
the equations are solved by using the Matlab/Simulink R G+,J+R (Ω) 0.13134 0.41305 0.4427
non-linear equation solver (fsolve). The first step is to find R ",J+R (Ω) 49.95 179.89 232.82
all the reference parameters then the PV model can prove nJ+R 0.9768 0.9624 0.96675
the effectiveness of the PV array of any capacity at any
operating situation. It is necessary to determine the SCC,

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(a)

(b) (c)

(d) (e)
Fig. 4 Overall PV model; (a) The PV panel model; (b) various parameter initialization, (c) model for shunt current and diode current, (d)
model for phase current, (e) model for load current and thermal voltage and various solar irradiation: 1000 W/m2; 750 W/m2; 500 W/m2;
250 W/m2

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To define the I-V and P-V characteristics of the
PV panel are depends on the accuracy of the reference
parameters for various operating conditions. The
parameters listed in Table 1 are the physical parameters
and these values are taken from the datasheet of the
module. Figure 5 shows the PV model’s I-V characteristics
for BP Solar BP365TS module at 25oC constant cell
temperature and the various solar irradiations: 1000
W/m2; 750 W/m2; 500 W/m2; 250 W/m2. From I-V
characteristics, it is observed that Isc and Voc are almost
the same as that of the real values.
Figure 6 shows the PV model’s I-V characteristics
for BP Solar BP365TS module at the constant irradiation
(a) of 1000 W/m2 and the change in temperatures: 50oC; 45oC;
40oC; 35oC. From I-V characteristics, it is observed that Isc
and Voc are almost the same as that of the real values.
The effectiveness of the PV model is to predict the
Voc, Isc and the Pout accurately for both the NOCT and SRC
conditions. The physical parameter such as Voc, Isc, Vmpp,
Impp, and Pmax at 25oC constant temperature is compared
with the parameters predicted by the PV model, and the
comparison is presented in Table 2.

(b)
Fig. 5 I-V and P-V characteristics for BP Solar BP365TS PV panel
at 250C constant temperature

(a)

(a)

(b)
Fig. 7 I-V and P-V characteristics for Sunpower SPR-200-WHT-
U PV panel at the constant temperature of 250c and various solar
irradiation: 1000 W/m2; 750 W/m2; 500 W/m2; 250 W/m2

To check the effectiveness of the PV model, I-V and P-V

characteristics of the PV model for SunPower SPR-200-
WHT-U panel is also presented in Figure 7 at a 25oC
(b) constant temperature under various solar irradiation
Fig. 6 I-V and P-V characteristics for BP Solar BP365TS PV panel
levels. The MPP for each operating condition is presented
at the constant irradiation of 1000 W/m2 and various cell
temperature: 500C; 450C; 400C; 350C in Table 3. The MPP values from the datasheet and the

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derived PV model are compared in Table 3 and it is Table 3

observed that the predicted values are accurate. During PV model vs SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U parameters
nominal operating condition, the model shows a very small SunPower SPR-200-
Operating WHT-U
variation in the prediction, but at the standard operating Parameters
Conditions
condition, the predicted values are almost matching the Model Datasheet
physical values. Voc (V) 47.8 47.8
Isc (A) 5.4 5.4
Table 2 SRC
1000 W/m2 Vmpp (V) 40 40
PV model and BP Solar BP365TS parameter comparison
25oC Impp (A) 5 5
Operating BP Solar BP365TS
Parameters Pmax (W) 199.75 200
Conditions Model Datasheet
Voc (V) 11 11 Voc (V) 43.1 44.5
SRC Isc (A) 8.1 8.1 NOCT Isc (A) 4.24 4.38
1000 W/m2 Vmpp (V) 8.7 8.7 800 W/m2
25oC Impp (A) 7.5 7.5 Vmpp (V) 37.2 36.5
47oC
Pmax (W) 65.25 65 Impp (A) 3.85 4.01
Voc (V) 9.5 9.7 Pmax (W) 143.7 146
NOCT Isc (A) 7.47 7.6
800 W/m2 Vmpp (V) 6.7 6.9
47oC Impp (A) 6.95 6.7 During nominal operating condition, the model shows a
Pmax (W) 46.7 48 small variation in prediction, but at the standard
operating condition, the predicted values are almost
matching the physical values.

Table 4
PV Model and BP Solar BP365TS Parameter Comparison
Operating BP Solar BP3230T
Parameters
Conditions Model Datasheet
Voc (V) 36.7 36.7
SRC Isc (A) 8.4 8.4
1000 W/m2 Vmpp (V) 29.1 29.1
25oC Impp (A) 7.9 7.9
Pmax (W) 229.9 230
Voc (V) 32.7 33.4
NOCT Isc (A) 6 6.8
800 W/m2 Vmpp (V) 25.3 25.9
47oC Impp (A) 6.41 6.32
Pmax (W) 162.4 165.6
(a)
The model developed in this paper helps the
researchers to predict the parameters with high accuracy
and reliable under various operating conditions. The
parameters such as MPP voltage and current, MPP power,
open circuit voltage, and SCC are predicted accurately
under different operating conditions (various solar
irradiations and cell temperatures). The simulation
results proved the accuracy of the I-V and P-V relations of
the PV model of any ratings. Table 5 presented the
physical MPP and predicted MPP for all the three panels
at 25oC PV cell temperature and the various levels of solar
irradiation: 1000 W/m2; 750 W/m2; 500 W/m2; 250 W/m2.
The equivalent circuit and I-V relationship equations
are easily modeled and developed by Matlab/Simulink
simulation software. The process of deriving the model is
(b)
straightforward, and it results in accurate predictions. So
Fig. 8 I-V and P-V characteristics for BP Solar BP3230T PV panel
at the constant temperature of 25◦C and various solar irradiation: far, the different types of PV panel under various
1000 W/m2; 750 W/m2; 500 W/m2; 250 W/m2 operating conditions were simulated and discussed. Next
sub-chapter explains the effect of shading conditions on
the panels.
The I-V and P-V characteristics of the PV model
for BP Solar BP3230T panel are shown in Figure 8 at 25oC 4.1 Effects of Partial Shading on the PV Model
constant temperature under various solar irradiation
levels. The MPP values from the datasheet and the PV The derived PV model can also be used to test the
model are compared in Table 4 and it is observed that the partial shading effect on the PV cells in a panel and a PV
predicted values are accurate. string and finds better connections based on the bypass

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diodes. The PV panels are made with the PV cells which the following conditions. Out of 72 cells, 1-18 cells are
are connected in series. The current in all the PV cells is unshaded; 19-36 cells are completely shaded without
the same. However, the current in the partially shaded cell bypass diode; 39-54 cells are partially shaded without
is more than the SCC, and it happens at a negative voltage bypass diodes; 55-72 cells are partially shaded with bypass
region, and it results in negative power. The shaded cell diodes. The PV model is shown in Figure 9, and the effects
introduces the hotspot because the shaded cells dissipate of shading on the cells are presented in Figure 10 and
the heat. In order to overcome this problem, bypass diodes Figure 11.
are connected across the panel, and it allows the flow of
current around the shaded cell with less voltage loss.
The usage of bypass diodes is explained by
considering the SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U panel under

Table 5
MPP Power Prediction Comparison under Change in Solar Irradiation
SunPower SPR-
BP Solar BP365TS BP Solar BP3230T
Solar 200-WHT-U
Irradiation MPP
MPP from MPP from MPP from MPP from MPP from
(W/m2) from
Model Datasheet Datasheet Model Datasheet
Model
1000 65.25 64.94 199.75 200 229.9 230

750 50.08 51.12 150.2 152.4 174.1 175.8

500 34.25 33.95 99.77 102.6 117 116.5

250 17.5 17.95 49.08 48.2 58.1 59

Fig. 9 Partial shaded SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U panel simulation model

The shading on one set of cell reduces the performance of W/m2 solar irradiation; 19-36 cells are operated at 0 W/m2
the PV panel; two sets of cells are shaded causes the without bypass diode; 39-54 cells are operated at 750 W/m2
reduction in performance further. The I-V characteristics without bypass diodes; 55-72 cells are operated at 750
of the shaded panel are shown in Figure 10, and the P-V W/m2 with bypass diodes.
characteristics of the shaded panel are shown in Figure
11. The unshaded cells from 1-18 are operated at 1000

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Fig. 10 I-V Characteristics for the SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U module under unshaded, and partially shaded with/without bypass diode
at 250C cell temperature

In all the shading cases, the I-V and P-V curves of the same irradiation level (750 W/m2) without and with
shaded cells with a bypass diode are similar to the bypass diode respectively. The cells from 55-72 exhibit
unshaded cell with high power, and it prevents the hotspot more power than the cells from 39-54 due to the addition
issues. The cells from 39-54 and 55-72 are operated at of a bypass diode.

Fig. 11 P-V characteristics for the SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U module under unshaded, and partially shaded with/without bypass diode
at 250C cell temperature

As per the above discussion, all the PV cells from the panel provides an easy way to test the above effects and helps to
is provided with bypass diode for the effective tracking of find the optimum configuration for the PV array. The PV
the MPP, but this is not possible in view of designers and array is made with four SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U
manufacturers. Kyocera KC85TS PV module has three panels. The PV array with three different configurations
bypass diodes. However, most of the manufacturer is is shown in Figure 12. The three configurations are tested
providing one bypass diode across the module to protect for the various solar irradiation conditions with constant
the panel and to improve the power extraction. In large PV temperature and the various temperatures with constant
string operations, the PV modules are operated at solar irradiation.
different operating conditions; few panels may get the The configuration-I is made with four panels in
solar irradiation, and few panels may get the different cell series connection. The configuration-II is made with four
temperature. The model developed in Matlab/Simulink panels in series and parallel connection with two panels in

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series each. The configuration-III is made with four panels
in parallel connection. The PV model for the configuration-
I is shown in Figure 13 for a better understanding of the
readers.
The shading effects on the PV array with
different cases are investigated for various configurations
of the solar PV array at various cell temperature or solar
irradiation. All the cases are investigated by considering
the bypass diodes as well as the different operating
conditions. Three different cases such as constant cell
temperature with different solar irradiation, constant
irradiation with different cell temperature and different
cell temperature and solar irradiation are considered for
the simulation study. All the configurations result in
different MPP assuming the PV arrays operated at MPP.

Fig. 12 Possible solar PV configurations for testing

Fig. 13 PV model for PV array configuration-I

SunPower SPR-200-WHT-U panel has at least one bypass

4.2. Case I - Constant Cell Temperature with Different diode across it. Figure 14 and Figure 15 shows the I-V and
Solar Irradiation P-V characteristics for all three configurations.
Both the characteristics have relatively high
In case 1, the PV modules are operated at different solar power as discussed earlier with at least one bypass diode.
irradiation levels such as 1000 W/m2, 800 W/m2, 600 W/m2, The current and power of all the configurations are
and 400 W/m2 respectively, and the respective module increased as solar irradiation changes. The maximum
numbers are shown in Figure 12 at a cell temperature of power produced in all the configurations is presented in
25oC. Since the voltage of the panel is depends on the cell Table 6. As discussed, the power can be increased ideally
temperature, the current in each panel remains the same. by connecting bypass diode across each PV cell, but
Similarly, the current is depending on the solar practically, the model is provided with one bypass diode to
irradiation, the voltage in each panel remains the same. improve the power. The configuration-I shows the MPP at
As discussed earlier, the manufacturers provide one 381.2 W; the configuration -II shows the MPP at 503.9 W;
bypass diode across the panel to protect the PV panel, i.e. whereas the configuration-III shows the MPP at 557.4 W.

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Fig. 14 Case I – I-V characteristics of three configurations with one bypass diode across each panel

Fig. 15 Case I – P-V characteristics of three configurations with one bypass diode across each panel

From the Figure 14 and Figure 15, it concluded that the 4.3. Case II - Constant Solar Irradiation with Different
configuration-III is an optimal configuration in terms of Cell Temperature
high-power production. This is because the current varies
rapidly when solar irradiation changes rapidly. In case 2, the PV modules are operated at different cell
temperatures such as 45oC, 35oC, 25oC, and 15oC
Table 6 respectively, and the respective module numbers are
Case I - Maximum Power Generation from Each Configuration shown in Figure 12 at constant solar irradiation of 1000
Maximum
Maximum W/m2. Since the voltage of the panel is depends on the cell
Voltage
No. Configuration Power (Pmax)
(Vmax) in
temperature, the current in each panel remains the same.
in Watts Similarly, the current is depending on the solar
Volts.
1 I 381.2 123.2
irradiation, the voltage in each panel remains the same.
Figure 16 and Figure 17 shows the I-V characteristics and
2 II 503.9 82
3 III 557.4 39.84
P-V characteristics for all three configurations. Both the
characteristics have relatively high power as discussed
earlier with at least one bypass diode.

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Fig. 16 Case II – I-V characteristics of three configurations with one bypass diode across each panel

Fig. 17 Case II – P-V characteristics of three configurations with one bypass diode across each panel

The current and power of all the configurations are 4.4. Case III - Different Solar Irradiation and Cell
increased as solar irradiation changes. The maximum
Temperature
power produced in all the configurations is presented in
Table 7. The configuration-I shows the MPP at 783 W; the In case 3, the PV modules are operated at different cell
configuration-II shows the MPP at 770.1 W; whereas the temperatures such as 45oC, 35oC, 25oC, and 15oC
configuration-III shows the MPP at 767.6 W. respectively, and different solar irradiation levels such as
1000 W/m2, 900 W/m2, 800 W/m2, and 700 W/m2
Table 7 respectively. Since the voltage of the panel is depends on
Case-II - Maximum power generation from each configuration
the cell temperature, the current in each panel remains
Maximum Maximum Voltage
Configuration Power (Pmax) in (Vmax) in Volts.
the same. Similarly, the current is depending on the solar
Watts irradiation, the voltage in each panel remains the same.
158.1 Figure 18 and Figure 19 shows the I-V characteristics and
I 783
P-V characteristics for the three configurations with the
II 770.1 78
panels provided with one bypass diode. The maximum
III 767.6 38.69
power produced in all the configurations is presented in
Table 8. The configuration-I shows the MPP at 590.6 W;
From the Figure 16 and Figure 17, it concluded that the the configuration-II shows the MPP at 630.8 W; whereas
configuration-I is an optimal configuration in terms of the configuration-III shows the MPP at 649.1 W. From the
high-power production. This is because the voltage varies Figure 18 and Figure 19, it concluded that the
rapidly when the cell temperature changes rapidly. The configuration-III is an optimal configuration in terms of
configurations-II and III exhibits almost the same power. high-power production. This is because the

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current/voltage varies rapidly when the solar

irradiation/cell temperature changes rapidly.

Fig. 18 Case III – I-V characteristics of three configurations with one bypass diode across each panel

Fig. 19 Case III – P-V characteristics of three configurations with one bypass diode across each panel

Table 8 MPP and one global MPP. If the bypass diodes connected
Case-III - Maximum Power Generation from Each Configuration additionally, both I-V and P-V characteristics show the
Maximum smooth variation and extract more power from the panel.
Maximum
S. Voltage
Configuration Power (Pmax) The derived PV model in this paper is useful to investigate
No. (Vmax) in
in Watts
Volts.
the PV panel under partial or full shading on the PV array.
1 I 590.6 164.5 Depends upon the rating/size of the PV array, the total PV
2 II 630.8 78.2 unit is divided into many sub-arrays, and it is operating
3 III 649.1 37.92 at same operating conditions. The shading effect and
different cell temperature effect on the PV cell in large size
From the results of all the configurations, the fact is that PV array are not discussed in this paper, but the same can
an addition of bypass diode across the PV module, the I-V be investigated in Matlab/Simulink. Finally, the optimal
characteristics and P-V characteristics exhibit many local cell configuration is derived from the PV model. As solar

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irradiation is not uniform throughout the day and the PV Var & Iar - PV array’s output voltage and the output
array, the current contribution from each of the panel is current, respectively
different; if the panels are parallel connected, the different Tref - PV cell temperature = 298 K or 25oC
currents results in high power extraction from the PV Gref - Solar irradiation = 1000 W/m2 at SRC
array. The same concept can be used for analyzing the PV I"%&'&,J+R - Reference photocurrent at SRC
panels, in which the solar irradiation is not uniform αN\ - Relative temperature coefficient
throughout the day and throughout the PV panel, the α\ - Absolute temperature coefficient
current contribution from each of the PV cell is different; I&,J+R - Diode saturation current at SRC
if the few cells are parallel connected, the different Eg - Band gap energy
currents results in high power from the PV panel. The TIno - Ambient temperature
developed model from Matlab//Simulink can be simulated TEpq\ - Cell temperature at normal operating condition
conveniently for any sized PV panel or PV array. The GIno - Solar irradiation at ambient temperature
predicted results from the simulation show the accuracy GEpq\ - Solar irradiation at normal operating condition
and reliability on par with the datasheet provided by the U€ & U€,Epq\ - Heat loss coefficient at the actual operating
manufacturer. condition and NOCT, respectively
ɳ• - Cell efficiency
5. Conclusions τα - Emittance and absorptance product
The PV cell equivalent circuit and I-V relations including β\ - Open circuit temperature coefficient
the effects of connecting the panels in series and parallel βN\ - Relative temperature coefficient
for the PV array configurations are derived from the single
diode and single solar PV cell. The developed PV model List of Abbreviations:
can be extended to the PV string, in which the number of PV - Photovoltaic
cells is connected in series, and it can be extended for the MPP - Maximum Power Point
PV array. The main highlight of this paper is that the PV SRC - Standard Reference Condition
model is derived based on the design data from the SCC - Short-Circuit Current
manufacture’s datasheet. Thus, the model produces NOCT - Nominal Operating Cell Temperature
accurate output than the in-built PV array model in AM - Air Mass
MATLAB software. The model based on five parameters
was developed because the I-V relation is derived for the
PV array and this result in cell-panel-array model Acknowledgments
development. The derived PV model is flexible for all the We extend our thankfulness to GMR Institute of
PV parameters and P-V and I-V for the PV array. The Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India, for providing
accuracy and reliability of the PV model are verified laboratory facility to validate the proposed technique on
systematically by comparing the simulation results with the PV system at Department of Electrical and Electronics
data provided by the manufacturers. The developed model Engineering - Power Electronics Laboratory.
requires data from the manufacturer’s datasheet. The
proposed model features such as reliability, accuracy, and
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