A Review of the Main Methods to trace the I-V Characteristic Curve of PV Sources

Author(s)

Campos, Rafael Espino ; Sako, Elson Yoiti ; Gomes dos Reis, Marcos Vinicios ; Villalva, Marcelo Gradella ; Tsuzuki, MDG ; Junqueira, F

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: 2018 13TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS (INDUSCON); v. N/A, p. 7-pg., 2018-01-01.

Abstract

This paper presents the main methods that are used to obtain the characteristic curves of photovoltaic sources. Given the importance of the I-V curve, the general characteristics of an equipment used for these goal are described. A review of the studies and developments is presented, grouped according to the type of variable load used. Finally, it is shown a comparative analysis among the presented methods. The objective is to highlight the advantages and limitations for the most used variable loads under different situations. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/08645-9 - Interdisciplinary research activities in electric smart grids
• Grantee: João Bosco Ribeiro do Val
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