Research Article

A Systematic Method of Interconnection Optimization for Dense-Array Concentrator Photovoltaic System

Table 3

Comparison between simulated (Matlab) and measured results of the dense-array CPV assembly is presented in terms of maximum output power , maximum voltage , maximum current , array efficiency, and error of maximum output power .

DNI: 641 W/m2
(W) (V) (A)

Measured results112.1425.874.33
FPM simulated results113.6425.684.43

Efficiency measured (%)34.19
Efficiency simulated (%)34.64
Error, (%)−1.34