A novel control strategy to simulate solar panels

This paper proposes the need for accurate and fast solar panel simulators for the purpose of accurately modeling the behavior of Smart Grids. A comprehensive strategy for accurate simulation of solar panels under different conditions and various kinds of loads is developed using adaptive control, based only on data from the solar panel datasheet. A novel method for more accurate solar panel simulation is proposed using a controller-based strategy. We demonstrate that with a set of adaptive controllers accurate tracking of any general load connected to the simulator is achievable. Simulations validate the efficacy of the proposed method for solar panel simulation.