Internet of things (IoT) based I-V curve tracer for photovoltaic monitoring systems
2019 ◽
Vol 13
(3)
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pp. 1022
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Keyword(s):
Low Cost
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<span>This paper presents a low-cost PV current-voltage or <em>I-V</em> curve tracer that has the Internet of Things (IoT) capability. Single ended primary inductance converter (SEPIC) is used to develop the <em>I-V</em> tracer, which is able to cope with rapidly changing irradiation conditions. The <em>I-V</em> tracer control software also has the ability to automatically adapt to the varying irradiation conditions. The performance of the <em>I-V</em> curve tracer is evaluated and verified using simulation and experimental tests.</span>