Simple mathematical model of photovoltaic module for simulation in Matlab/Simulink

This paper presents modeling of a Photovoltaic (PV) module using Matlab/Simulink. The proposed model is simple, realistic, and application oriented. The model is being derived on module level as compared to cell level directly from the information provided by manufacturer data sheet for PV system simulations. The model accounts for changes in variations of both irradiance and temperature. The module proposed model is simulated and the results are compared with the datasheet projected numbers to validate model accuracy and effectiveness. The proposed model based 10 kW array, series parallel configuration of modules, is also simulated and validated. Implementation and results demonstrate simplicity and accuracy, as well as reliability of the model. Modelling concept presented in this paper can easily be extended and used in other software platforms.