Determination of the series resistance of a solar cell through its maximum power point

H. A. Koffi, A. A. Yankson, A. F. Hughes, K. Ampomah-Benefo, J. K.A. Amuzu

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Abstract

A simple analytical approach has been developed to determine the series resistance, R s, of a solar cell. The method adopted here depends only on the knowledge of the open-circuit voltage, V oc, and the current and voltage at the maximum power point, I sc and V mp respectively. This approach, based on a knowledge of these operating output parameters of the cell, provides a theoretical framework for an existing computer simulated approach which has been widely used in industries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)699-702
Number of pages4
JournalAfrican Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sep 2020

Keywords

  • five-parameter model
  • light generated current
  • series resistance
  • short-circuit current
  • shunt resistance
  • solar cell

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