ENEE 419R Assignment 1

Due Date: September 30 Problem 1 There is a single 10cm2 PV cell. Its model is showed in Fig.1. The Io density is 10-12A/cm2. Under full irradiation, the short circuit density is 30mA/cm2 at 25. =1.2, Rs=0.5 and Rp=+. a) Compute Voc under full irradiation and 50% irradiation respectively. b) Find out the Fill Factor, as well as the maximum power delivered to the load under full irradiation.

Fig.1 Model of single PV cell Problem 2 Explain why solar cells perform better during cold, clear days. Try to make your explanation as detailed as possible. Problem 3 Given a single solar cell, Voc = 0.6V, Isc = 35mA, =1, T = 300K. Find the corresponding Fill Factors.

a) Rs = 0, Rp = +. b) Rs = 0.5, Rp = +. c) Rs = 0, Rp = 200. d) Rs = 0.5, Rp = 200.

Problem 4 According to the results of Problem 3 and the characteristics of I-V curve of the PV cells, explain the impact of Rs and Rp on Fill Factor.

Problem 5 Given a PV module with 10 series solar cells, one of which is shaded, comprehensively describe the shading effect without anti-parallel diodes. Explain the effect of anti-parallel diodes.

Constants and equations which might be useful: Boltzmann constant k=1.3810-23m2kgs-2K-1 Elementary charge q=1.6010-19coulombs FFo=
ln ( +0.72) +1
2

FFs=FFo(1-1.1rs) + FFp=FFo(1

5.4 +0.7