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Abstract

As part of the energy conservation/self-sufficiency efforts of DSN Engineering, it was necessary to have a simplified computer model of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. This article describes the analysis and simplifications employed in the development of a PV cell array computer model. The analysis of the incident solar radiation, steady-state cell temperature, and the current-voltage characteristics of a cell array are discussed. A sample cell array was modelled and the results are presented.

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Volume
42-68
Published
April 15, 1982
Pages
167–185
File Size
889.0 KB