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    RENEWABLE ENERGY PRINCIPLES 301

    Laboratory 4

    Modelling of I-V and P-V Characteristics of a Typical Photovoltaic Module

    (Modelling Software: Matlab/Simulink)

    PROCEDURE

    Start Matlab (double-click on Icon)

    At the prompt >> type SIMULINK

    Open the simulation model of the PV array ivarray1d.mdl (this will be provided, you need a
    disk to save your work)

    The single-diode model of a typical PV cell has three inputs and two outputs as shown above.
    The operating point of the PV modules is defined by the operating voltage of the PV array.

    Inputs: G = Irradiance in (W/m2)


    Ta = Ambient temperature (K)
    Varray = PV array voltage (V)
    Outputs: Tc = Cell temperature (K)
    Iarray = PV array current (A)

    The array model is based on the simulation of a single PV cell using the cell parameters for a
    BP Solar 280 monocrystalline Si module (Pout = 80 W under STC, S = 1 kW/m2, Tc = 298K).

    Varray
    Vcell = where Ns = No of cells in series per module
    N s xM s
    Ms = No of modules in series for the PV array

    I array
    I cell = where Np = No of cells in parallel per module
    N p xM p
    Mp = No of parallel strings of modules for the PV array

    Select Mp = 1 and Ms = 1 by double-clicking on the icon for the PV array model.


    Set Ns = 36 and Np = 1 for the 280 BP Solar module. To see the complexity of the model
    equations and their implementation using simulink click on the icon for the PV array and
    select:

    EDIT
    LOOK UNDER MASK
    Repeat this step for the block representing the PV cell. After reviewing the implementation of
    the PV cell equations close the additional windows and return to the model of the PV array.
    To simulate the typical I-V characteristics of the BP Solar PV module the inputs need to be
    defined. Double-click on the Simulink-Sources library. Select and drag two blocks called
    Constant into your workspace (ivarray1d) Save this workspace under a new name using the
    SAVE AS COMMAND.
    Note: Save all your work on a floppy disk since the HD of the PCs is cleared daily!
    Delete the original terminal blocks for the irradiance and temperature and connect the two
    Constant blocks as inputs. Define a value of 1000 W/m2 for the irradiance and an ambient
    temperature of 300oK. By clicking on the text box below the block it is possible to change the
    block name to Irradiance and Temperature.

    To simulate the PV array current as a function of the array voltage, the voltage has to be
    varied from zero to the open-circuit voltage. This is achieved by selecting a Ramp block from
    the Simulink-Sources library and connecting it to the voltage input of the model. Double-
    clicking on the Ramp block allows you to define the slope, start time, and the initial output.
    Select a slope of 1. The initial output of 0 ensures that the I-V curve has its starting point at
    Varray = 0V (short-circuit).
    Note that the output current will be shown as a function of time. Just like for a real
    measurement we vary the operating voltage over time and therefore "sweep across" the
    complete I-V curve. By selecting a slope of 1, the x-axis also shows the operating voltage.
    Close the Simulink-Sources library and open the Sinks library. To display the array current as
    a function of G, Ta, and Varray drag a Scope block into the workspace. Replace the output
    terminal Iarray with this display device. For the cell temperature select a Display block and
    connect it to Tc. Finally, the simulation parameters have to be set to appropriate values:

    SIMULATION
    PARAMETERS
    START TIME 0.0 STOP TIME 25.0

    Double-clicking in the Scope block shows the current as a function of the voltage (remember
    voltage equals time).

    Record detailed results for the following:

    (a) Investigate the effect of varying irradiance (200-1000W/m2) on the current-voltage


    characteristics and the cell temperature of the BP Solar 280 module. Later, try to get
    the all the curves on one plot. (hint use a multiplexor).

    (b) Investigate the effect of varying ambient temperature on the current-voltage


    characteristics and the cell temperature of the BP Solar 280 module.

    (c) Repeat the previous investigations for the power delivered by the PV module.

    (d) Through simulations, analyse how different series and shunt resistance values affect
    the performance of the PV module under standard test conditions.

    (e) Compare the power output of the PV module at the maximum power point under STC
    and at a more realistic temperature.

    (f) Show the I-V and P-V characteristics for a typical PV array. eg 1600W Ms = ?, Mp = ?

    Note: The results of at least three distinct points must be recorded for each curve:
    (a) Voc (b) Isc (c) Maximum power point VMPP, IMPP, PMPP
    WBL(RenEnPrinExp1)

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