Title :
Different methods to obtain the I–V curve of PV modules: A review
Author :
Durán, E. ; Piliougine, M. ; Sidrach-de-Cardona, M. ; Galán, J. ; Andujar, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Department of Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems and Automatics - University of Huelva (Spain)
Abstract :
In order to characterize photovoltaic devices a procedure to measure I–V curves is required. The main methods used to perform this task are reviewed. It is shown that at least six distinct methods have been reported in the literature with many variations in implementation. A detailed comparison taking into account typical parameters for measuring systems is accomplished. This paper could be used as a reference for future work on photovoltaic module characterization.
Keywords :
Circuits; Current measurement; Photovoltaic systems; Physics; Power generation; Resistors; Solar power generation; Systems engineering and theory; Temperature dependence; Voltage; I–V curve tracers; Photovoltaic module measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 2008. PVSC '08. 33rd IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1640-0
Electronic_ISBN :
0160-8371
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2008.4922578
