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Book SynopsisModeling of PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS Using MATLAB Provides simplified MATLAB codes for analysis of photovoltaic systems, describes the model of the whole photovoltaic power system, and shows readers how to build these models line by line.
This book presents simplified coded models for photovoltaic (PV)-based systems using MATLAB to help readers understand the dynamic behavior of these systems. Through the use of MATLAB, the reader has the ability to modify system configuration, parameters, and optimization criteria. Topics covered include energy sources, storage, and power electronic devices. The book contains six chapters that cover systems' components from the solar source to the end user. Chapter 1 discusses modeling of the solar source, and Chapter 2 discusses modeling of the PV source. Chapter 3 focuses on modeling of PV systems' power electronic features and auxiliary power sources. Modeling of PV systems
Table of Contents
About the Authors vii
Foreword ix
Acknowledgment xi
1 Modeling of the Solar Source 1
1.1 Introduction, 1
1.2 Modeling of the Sun Position, 2
1.3 Modeling of Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation, 8
1.4 Modeling of Global Solar Radiation on a Horizontal Surface, 13
1.5 Modeling of Global Solar Radiation on a Tilt Surface, 17
1.6 Modeling of Solar Radiation Based on Ground Measurements, 21
1.7 AI Techniques for Modeling of Solar Radiation, 26
1.8 Modeling of Sun Trackers, 32
Further Reading, 37
2 Modeling of Photovoltaic Source 39
2.1 Introduction, 39
2.2 Modeling of Solar Cell Based on Standard Testing Conditions, 39
2.3 Modeling of Solar Cell Temperature, 48
2.4 Empirical Modeling of PV Panels Based on Actual Performance, 48
2.5 Statistical Models for PV Panels Based on Actual Performance, 49
2.6 Characterization of PV Panels Based on Actual Performance, 51
2.7 AI Application for Modeling of PV Panels, 52
Further Reading, 84
3 Modeling of PV System Power Electronic Features and Auxiliary Power Sources 87
3.1 Introduction, 87
3.2 Maximum Power Point Trackers, 87
3.3 DC–AC Inverters, 96
3.4 Storage Battery, 102
3.5 Modeling of Wind Turbines, 107
3.6 Modeling of Diesel Generator, 107
3.7 PV Array Tilt Angle, 108
3.8 Motor Pump Model in PV Pumping System, 113
Further Reading, 123
4 Modeling of Photovoltaic System Energy Flow 125
4.1 Introduction, 125
4.2 Energy Flow Modeling for Stand‐Alone PV Power Systems, 125
4.3 Energy Flow Modeling for Hybrid PV/Wind Power Systems, 129
4.4 Energy Flow Modeling for Hybrid PV/Diesel Power Systems, 129
4.5 Current‐Based Modeling of PV/Diesel Generator/Battery System Considering Typical Control Strategies, 136
Further Reading, 157
5 PV Systems in the Electrical Power System 159
5.1 Overview of Smart Grids, 159
5.2 Optimal Sizing of Grid‐Connected Photovoltaic System’s Inverter, 161
5.3 Integrating Photovoltaic Systems in Power System, 164
5.4 RAPSim, 168
Further Reading, 174
6 PV System Size Optimization 175
6.1 Introduction, 175
6.2 Stand‐Alone PV System Size Optimization, 176
6.3 Hybrid PV System Size Optimization, 190
6.4 PV Pumping System Size Optimization, 196
Further Reading, 211
Index 213
