Simulation platform for dynamic photovoltaic arrays

摘要: This paper describes the key properties and functions required by a simulation platform in order to aid design of dynamically reconfigurable photovoltaic array architectures algorithms. The simulator uses device level models architecture allows designer traverse hierarchy until complete system has been described. By changing model at lowest level, any PV technology can be applied switching structure accuracy is dependent on complexity used. A structured framework enables various DPVA topologies reconfiguration strategies virtually realised compared under irradiance profile. Other features such as bypass diodes or returned energy schemes easily implemented sources power loss also analysed. tested using number benchmark shading scenarios which are dynamic architectures. results allow direct comparison performance between different