Research Article

A New Strategy for Accurately Predicting Electrical Characteristics of PV Modules Using a Nonlinear Five-Point Model

Table 1

Data of the photovoltaic modules used.

Parameters of modules at STCShell SP75GES-P70

Short-circuit current4,8 A4,28 A
Open-circuit voltage21,7 V21,8 V
Maximum power point current4,4 A3,98 A
Maximum power point voltage17 V17,6 V
Temperature coefficient of 0,002 A/°C0,0017 A/°C
Temperature coefficient of −0,076 V/°C−0,069 V/°C
Number of cells3636
Maximum power75 W70 W