Photovoltaic field emulation including dynamic and partial shadow conditions
In this paper the development of a new laboratory prototype for the emulation of a photovoltaic (PV) field is presented. The proposed system is based on a DC/DC step-down converter topology and allows to obtain the solar array I-V curves, taking into account the environmental changes in solar irradiance and cell temperature. The DC/DC converter control strategy is deduced by using a comprehensive mathematical model of the PV field whose parameters are obtained from the knowledge of: (a) maximum power point data, measured when the PV plant power converter is running, (b) open circuit voltage and short-circuit current, measured off-line. This approach allows the most accurate representation of the PV source. Computer simulations and experimental results demonstrate that the proposed circuit acts as a highly accurate and efficient laboratory simulator of the photovoltaic array electrical characteristics both in steady state and transient conditions. Partial shading and fluctuating conditions can be reproduced too. Moreover the dynamic behaviour of the proposed laboratory emulator is suitable to its effective connection to power electronic interface to the utility or to load through a DC/DC boost converter.
Year of publication: |
2010
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Authors: | Piazza, Di ; Carmela, Maria ; Vitale, Gianpaolo |
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Applied Energy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0306-2619. - Vol. 87.2010, 3, p. 814-823
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | Photovoltaic power systems DC-DC power conversion Emulation Data processing |
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