Implementation of 3D lookup tables in PLECS for modeling photovoltaic modules

Leonardo Callegaro; Mihai Ciobotaru; Vassilios G. Agelidis

doi:10.1109/AUPEC.2016.7749305

Implementation of 3D lookup tables in PLECS for modeling photovoltaic modules

Leonardo Callegaro, Mihai Ciobotaru, Vassilios G. Agelidis

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Creating a meaningful photovoltaic (PV) model for circuit simulation software is a task that designers of PV interfacing converters usually deal with during the early stage of a project. The electrical behavior of a PV module can be represented by a 3D lookup table storing values of the PV current for different values of voltage, solar irradiation and temperature. This paper proposes a rounded guideline to produce such 3D lookup tables. Three fundamental aspects are covered: estimate of the five unknown modeling parameters of the single-diode equivalent circuit uniquely from datasheet values; analysis of solar irradiation and temperature effects on the PV current; and calculation of the 3D lookup table. A PV modeling case study for a polycrystalline PV module is presented. It is shown how the framework outlined in this paper outputs more accurate results than the methodology used in an application example issued by PLECS.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509014057
ISBN (Print)	9781509014064
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2016.7749305
Publication status	Published - 2016
Externally published	Yes
Event	2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016 - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 25 Sept 2016 → 28 Sept 2016

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Other	2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Brisbane
Period	25/09/16 → 28/09/16

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MATLAB
Modeling
Photovoltaic (PV)
PLECS
PV equivalent circuit

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Callegaro, L , Ciobotaru, M & Agelidis, VG 2016, Implementation of 3D lookup tables in PLECS for modeling photovoltaic modules. in 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016, Brisbane, Australia, 25/09/16. https://doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2016.7749305

Implementation of 3D lookup tables in PLECS for modeling photovoltaic modules. / Callegaro, Leonardo ; Ciobotaru, Mihai; Agelidis, Vassilios G.
2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2016.

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