Comparison of Predictive Models for Photovoltaic Module Performance under Tropical Climate
Abstract: This paper examines
four models which are used to estimate the performance of photovoltaic (PV)
modules when the irradiances and PV cell temperatures are known. The models
were simulated and the operating temperature and irradiance dependence of PV
electrical efficiency and power output were studied. The models accuracy was
obtained by comparing the models and the measurements of maximum power for a
polycrystalline typical MXS 60 PV module under tropical climate. The evaluated
models for estimating the maximum power are the single diode, the Photovoltaic
geographical information system (PVGIS), the Borowy and Salameh, and the
Hatziargyriou model. The analysis of the error curves shows that the single
diode and Hatziargyriou model have better accuracy. The PVGIS and Borowy
approach are not appropriate as the module performance prediction in Sudanese
sahelian climate.
Author: Koumi Ngoh Simon,
Njomo Donatien, Moungnutou Mfetoum Inoussah
Journal Code: jptkomputergg120046