A comprehensive modelling of photovoltaic module characteristic curve in MATLAB/Simulink

摘要

This is paper presents a comprehensive modelling, simulation and its implementation of photovoltaic module in MATLAB/Simulink environment. Three modelling approaches including mathematical, circuitry and functional blocks are presented. Graphical and text based implementation are outlined in this paper. The modelling and simulation results for all three approaches are presented, and the accuracy, pros and cons of each approach are discussed. The presented modelling approach contributes to renewable energy curriculum delivery that help students to gain complete view of modelling and simulation implementation of photovoltaic at the perspective of mathematical, numerical method and circuit theory. The presented models also contribute to the development of photovoltaic module design, simulation, analysis and interactive education tool.