Study of the Accuracy of Solar Panels Modeling Taking into Account the Influence of Operational Factors
Keywords:
Keywords: solar panel, current-voltage characteristic, single-diode model, double-diode model, standard testing conditions, efficiency improvement.
Abstract
Abstract. The article compares the results of experimental research of solar panels with mathematical models made in Matlab, Simulink. The reduction of experimental data to standard testing conditions is applied. The analysis of modeling of single-diode and two-diode models of solar panels is carried out. The accuracy of the models is assessed using a set of statistical and practical metrics. Suggestions are made for further research into the operating models of solar panels.
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Published
2026-05-31
Section
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems
