Control Strategy in DC Microgrid for Integrated Energy Balancer: Photovoltaic Application

Effect of Ambient Temperature and Solar Irradiance on Photovoltaic Modules' Performance

“…Of all the sources, accessibility to solar energy is not limited to any geographical location although variability exists in the amount of solar irradiance available in different regions across the globe, unlike other forms of renewable energy resources whose performance is extremely location-dependent (16,17). This advantage of not being too tied down to a particular location is perhaps the reason for the widespread adoption and utilization of photovoltaic cells for clean energy generation either for standalone applications or grid-tied applications (18). A photovoltaic cell is a semiconductor-based device that has the capability of capturing solar energy and converting it directly into electricity which can be utilized for several applications such as the lighting of residential areas, space and water heating, power solar cars, solar calculators, and remote sensing application (19).…”