Modeling of Half-Cut PV Systems through EnergyPlus
Hello, We are using a half-cut PV system in the project we are modeling in EnergyPlus. The total amount of cells are 120 in one module. The total amount of cells are 60 in one half of the module, and there are 3 serial connections of 20 cells each in that half. The module is monocrystalline and the installed power of this module is 360 W. We present its technical specifications below for your information:
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) (V): 41.2
- Short Circuit Current (Isc) (A): 11.16
- Module Voltage at Maximum Power (Vmp) (V): 34.2
- Module Current at Maximum Power (Imp) (A): 10.53
- Temperature Coefficient of Open Circuit Voltage: -0.28 %/°C (we entered this data as -0.0028 V/K, is it correct?)
- Temperature Coefficient of Short Circuit Current: +0.05 %/°C (we entered this data as +0.0005 A/K, is it correct?)
How should a half cut PV module with these specifications be modeled using the EquivalentOne-Diode option in EnergyPlus?
When the PV module used is half-cut, what should be the number of cells in one series for this PV with the above technical specifications?
How should parallel and series connections be included in the model in EnergyPlus for this PV?
Thank you.
