This document discusses modeling and simulation of a grid-connected photovoltaic system incorporating insolation and temperature variation. It summarizes: 1) The photovoltaic module is modeled based on a single diode equivalent circuit model and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. 2) A boost converter is used to increase the voltage from the PV module to a level that can be fed to the grid. 3) An inverter converts the DC output to AC voltage at 220V and 50Hz frequency matching the grid requirements. 4) The complete system model in MATLAB/Simulink shows the voltage output meets grid specifications.

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Modeling & Simulation of Grid Connected Photovoltaic System
Incorporated With Insolation & Temperature Variation
Smita Pareek1, J Sandeep Soni2, Dr. Ratna Dahiya3
1Faculty/Electronics
& Communication, BKBIET, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
Electrical Engineering, BKBIET, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
3Faculty/ Electrical Engineering, N.I.T. Kurukshetra, India
2Faculty/
1j.sandeepsoni@gmail.com, 2pareeksmita@rediffmail.com, 3ratna_dahiya@nitkkr.ac.in
ABSTRACT: Photovoltaic systems are designed either to feed the grid or for direct
consumption. Due to global concerns on environment issues, the 21st century has seen a
significant growth of grid- connected installations. Photovoltaic plants connected to the utility
grid contain several elements like PV modules, power converters, electric protection apparatus
and monitoring devices in order to ensure secure power generation. Since the PV modules
produce direct current, an inverter is necessary to interface with the alternative voltage utility
grid. The power generated by solar photovoltaic (PV) module depends on surrounding
irradiance, temperature and shading conditions. This paper presents modeling of Photovoltaic
system of grid connected PV system using MATLAB/Simulink. Each component in the system
like boost converter, inverter is modeled and simulated separately and the results are also
shown for each model .The complete system model is given at the end with the results. Module
model is verified by data given in the literature. The complete system modeled shows voltage
output as 220V and 50 Hz frequency.
KEYWORDS: Photovoltaic, Module, Model, Grid, Insolation, Inverter, Temperature.
I.
INTRODUCTION
Photovoltaic power generation is gaining wide acceptance today as a source of clean and
pollution free power. Most significantly it is showing exponential growth in grid connected
applications [2]. These generators are both grid-connected and stand-alone applications. Fig.1
shows the block diagram of grid connected PV system. DC output from PV module is fed to
boost converter and then to inverter to convert it into AC with voltage output as 220V and 50
Hz frequency.
II.
MODELING & SIMULATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
The basic device of a PV system is the PV cell. For simplicity, the single diode model as shown
in Fig. 2 of practical PV cell including the series and parallel resistances is considered in this
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paper. This model offers a good compromise between simplicity and accuracy, and has been
used by several authors in previous works.
Fig.1 Block diagram of grid connected PV system.
Some authors have proposed more sophisticated models that present better accuracy and
serve for different purposes. In PV cell, the light-generated current depends linearly on the
solar irradiation and is also on the temperature according to the following equation [4]
I
= (I
,
+ K ∆T)
(1)
Where I , is light generated current at the nominal condition (in amperes), ∆T=T− Tn (T and
Tn being the actual and nominal temperatures [in K], G is the irradiation on the device surface
(watts per square meters) and Gn is the nominal irradiation (watts per square meters).The
saturation current I0 is strongly dependent on the temperature and is given by:
I = (I
,
+ K ∆T)/(exp
,
∆
– 1)
(2)
Where K and K are current and voltage coefficient.
The basic equation that mathematically describes the I–V characteristic of the ideal PV cell is
given by equation 3 as follows:
I = (I
− I exp
(
)
–1 −
(
)
(3)
Where Ipv and I0 are the photovoltaic and saturation currents, respectively, of the array and Vt =
NskT/q is the thermal voltage of the array with Ns cells connected in series. Photovoltaic model
is simulated using above three equation and the parameters taken to simulate module are
Isc,n=8.21A; Voc,n=32.9V; Kv= -0.1230 V/K;KI= 0.0032 A/K;I , = 8.214A ; Gn =1000W/m2
;a=1.3;Rs=0.221 Ohm =Rp=415.405 Ohm; and total 54 cells are connected in series in a module
at nominal operating conditions.
Fig.2. Equivalent circuit of practical PV cell
The current- voltage and power-voltage characteristic of simulated module is shown in Fig.3.
As shown the open circuit voltage is 33.1 V, short circuit current is 8.21A. Figure 4 and figure 5
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shows the Current- Voltage and Power-Voltage characteristic of the module for temperature
variation from 100C to 1000C and insolation variation from 200 W/m2 to 1000W/m2
respectively.
Fig. 3: I-V & P-V Characteristic Curve of Simulated Single Module
Fig. 4: I-V and P-V characteristic for Temperature Variation
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Fig. 5: I-V and P-V characteristic for Insolation Variation
III.
MODELING OF BOOST CONVERTER
A boost converter converts an input voltage to a higher output voltage. Main purpose of boost
converter is to boost the input voltage and make stable output voltage. Figure 6(a) shows the
boost converter and Figure 6(b) shows the output waveform of Boost Converter. The voltage
has been increased from 33.1 V to 57 V. Since power must be conserved, therefore, the output
current is lower than the source current.
Fig. 6: a) Boost Converter b) Output waveform of Boost Converter.
III
MODELING OF COMPLETE SYSTEM
Centralized architecture, series-connected micro converters, parallel-connected micro
converters, and micro inverters are the basic architectures for grid-connected PV systems, as
shown in Figure 7[3].In this paper series connected micro-converter architecture is used.
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Fig. 7: (a) Centralized (b) Series-Connected Microconverter (c) Parallel-connected
Microconverter
(d)Microinverter[3]
Fig. 8: MATLAB/Simulink of Complete PV system.
Figure 8 shows the Matlab/Simulink of the complete system and Figure 9 shows the voltage
waveform of complete PV system. The voltage output of complete system modeled is 220V and
50 Hz frequency.
Fig. 9: Voltage waveform of complete PV system.
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IV.
CONCLUSION
Modeling of grid connected PV system has been done using MATLAB/Simulink. Each
subsystem of PV system is modeled, simulated and discussed separately. In day time, 9:00 AM
to till 5:00 PM, insolation is enough to generate sufficient voltage from PV. During this time,
grid will receive the necessary voltage from PV system. Future work includes harmonics
reduction of output waveform and to increase current capacity of the system by connecting
modules in parallel.
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[1] Marcelo Gradella Villalva, Jonas Rafael Gazoli, and Ernesto Ruppert Filho “Comprehensive
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electronics, Vol. 24, No. 5, May 2009 pp 1198-1208.
[2] Ahmed Sony Kamal Chowdhury, M. Abdur Razzak,” Single Phase Grid-Connected
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BIOGRAPHY
Smita Pareek, Assistant Professor in Electronics & Communication
Department at B.K.Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology. She received
B.E. & M.E. degree in 2002 & 2008 respectively .She is currently pursuing Ph.D.
from N.I.T. Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra, India. She has also taught at Poornima
College Of Enginnering, Jaipur and Government Engineering College Bikaner,
Bikaner. She has more than eleven years of teaching experience. She is CoAuthor of three books for Engineering Undergraduate Students. She has many
papers in National and International Conferences and Journals of high reputes.
J Sandeep Soni, Asst. Prof. in Electrical Engg. Deptt. at B. K. Birla Institute of
Engg. & Tech., Pilani. He obtained Diploma (Electrical Engg.) in 2001 and B.E.
Electrical Engg (Hons) in 2004. He worked for more than four years in
corporate industries and more than four years in Engineering Education. He
has number of papers in National and International Conferences and Journals
of high reputes. His research interests are in Power System Automation, Smart
Grid Technology, FACTS, Electrical Drives & Control and Renewable Energy &
their Applications.
Dr. Ratna Dahiya received her B.Tech from GBU, Pant Nagar and M.Tech and
Ph.D. degree degree in Electrical Engineering from R.E.C, Kurukshetra,
Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India. Currently, she is working as Professor
in Electrical Engineering Department with NIT, Kurukshetra (Deemed Uni.),
Haryana, India. Her research interests include SMES, Electric Power System,
Electric Power Quality, Power Electronics & FACTS. She has many papers in
National and International Conferences and Journals of high reputes.
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