Title :
Model and simulation of a 75kW PV solar array
Author :
Jensen, Michael ; Louie, Russell ; Etezadi-Amoli, Mehdi ; Fadali, M. Sami
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Biomed. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV, USA
Abstract :
This paper proposes a model for an actual photovoltaic solar array and a method for estimating total power output. The array is analyzed by modeling individual panels and calculating their cumulative effect. The system model is then used to estimate future power output based on stochastic inputs. The paper includes a system description, system model, and computer simulations.
Keywords :
Circuits; Equations; Immune system; Mathematical model; Photovoltaic systems; Power system modeling; Solar power generation; Temperature; Thermal resistance; Voltage; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic power systems; Solar power generation; Solar radiation;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2010 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6546-0
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2010.5484318