Estimation of Climatic Parameters of a PV System Based on Gradient Method

Abstract

The behavior of a photovoltaic generator is generally described by its current-voltage characteristic whose appearance depends on the climatic conditions (temperature and solar radiation). The aim of this work is to show the possibility of identifying the values of these two parameters from an experimental curve Ipv (Vpv) using numerical method. Subsequently, we will also estimate the series and shunt resistors of the equivalent scheme of a PVG. This estimate is certainly beneficial to properly evaluate its energy balance. The integration of these resistances allows us to obtain a new model. In this work, we will propose a mathematical calculation strategy to ensure the estimation of all the parameters.