A comprehensive MATLAB Simulink PV system simulator with partial shading capability based on two-diode model

• Main Authors: Ishaque, Kashif, Salam, Zainal, Syafaruddin, Syafaruddin
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2011
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/28568/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2011.06.008
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This paper proposes a comprehensive MATLAB Simulink simulator for photovoltaic (PV) system. The simulator utilizes a new two-diode model to represent the PV cell. This model is known to have better accuracy at low irradiance level that allows for a more accurate prediction of PV system performance d...