Modeling of a High Performance Grid Connected Photovoltaic System

Abstract

This paper presents detailed modelling of a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system components. The study is helpful to understand the working principles of the PV system. The performance of the system has been discussed by means of a Matlab/Simulink Toolbox. The results show that the PV system capable of tracking the maximum power point (MPP) quickly and precisely in case of sudden changes in solar radiation, cell temperature, and in case of existence of sand. Under the non-uniform atmospheric conditions, to get a high performance of the PV system, appropriate converters are required to operate at the MPP.