"The book provides the reader with an overview of the models that can be used for simulating a PV (photovoltaic) generator at different levels of granularity, from cell to system level, in uniform as well as in mismatched conditions. It provides a thorough comparison among the models. The book is divided into 9 chapters: Introduction, PV models, Single Diode Model (SDM) parameters identification, PV simulation under homogeneous conditions, PV arrays under non-homogeneous conditions, Models of PV arrays under non-homogeneous conditions, PV array modeling at cell level under non-homogeneous conditions, Modeling the PV power conversion chain, Control of the power conversion chain. Graphs, diagrams and calculations are included to enhance the written material and show examples."-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.