Obtaining the characteristics curves of a photocell by different methods

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to show different models that simulate the behavior of a photovoltaic cell. The study of photovoltaic systems, in an effective way, requires a precise knowledge of the IV and PV characteristic curves of those photovoltaic elements. This paper shows the results of the implementation of various methods of simulation of a photovoltaic cell, the representation of their IV and PV characteristic curves. The knowledge of the curves allows to know the functioning of the cell and the adequacy of the model. The models are implemented in Matlab/Simulink and in Excel. To carry out mathematical models or experimental data will be needed.