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RE Lab-Exp-2

This experiment aims to demonstrate the current-voltage (I-V) and power-voltage (P-V) characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) modules connected in series and parallel. The I-V and P-V characteristics can be altered by connecting modules in series, to achieve higher voltage, or in parallel, to achieve higher current. When temperature increases, the open-circuit voltage decreases while short-circuit current remains the same, reducing power more for series connections. When solar irradiation increases, short-circuit current increases more than open-circuit voltage, so power increases more for parallel connections. The experiment involves measuring I-V and P-V curves using a variable resistor and connecting modules in series and parallel

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RE Lab-Exp-2

This experiment aims to demonstrate the current-voltage (I-V) and power-voltage (P-V) characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) modules connected in series and parallel. The I-V and P-V characteristics can be altered by connecting modules in series, to achieve higher voltage, or in parallel, to achieve higher current. When temperature increases, the open-circuit voltage decreases while short-circuit current remains the same, reducing power more for series connections. When solar irradiation increases, short-circuit current increases more than open-circuit voltage, so power increases more for parallel connections. The experiment involves measuring I-V and P-V curves using a variable resistor and connecting modules in series and parallel

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Experiment no.

2
Objective:
To demonstrate the I-V and P-V characteristics of series and parallel combination of PV
modules.
Theory:
PV module is characterized by its I-V and P-V characteristics. At a particular level of solar
insolation and temperature it will show a unique I-V and P-V characteristics. These
characteristics can be altered as per requirement by connecting both modules in series or parallel
to get higher voltage or higher current as shown in Fig. 2.1(a) and 2.1(b) respectively.

On increasing the temperature, Voc of modules decrease while Isc remains same which in turn
reduces the power. Therefore, if modules are connected in series then power reduction is twice
when connected in parallel.
On changing the solar insolation, Isc of the module increases while the Voc increases very
slightly, therefore there is overall power increase. In parallel connection power increment is
twice than when connected in series.

Experimental set-up:
The circuit diagram to evaluate I-V and P-V characteristics of modules connected in series and
parallel are shown in Fig. 2.2(a) and 2.2(b) respectively.
Form a PV system with modules in either series or parallel and a variable resistor (Pot meter)
with ammeter and voltmeter for measurement. Modules in series or parallel are connected to
variable load (pot meter). The effect of load change on output voltage and current of the modules
connected in series or parallel can be seen by varying load resistance (pot meter).
Fig. 2.2(a). Circuit diagram for evaluation of I-V and P-V characteristics of series connected
modules

Fig. 2.2(b). Circuit diagram for evaluation of I-V and P-V characteristics of parallel connected
modules

I-V and P-V characteristics of the modules connected in series or parallel can be achieved by
connections shown in Fig. 2.3(a) and (b) respectively.

Observations:
Table for I-V and P-V characteristics of PV modules in ​series:
Set-1 : Medium intensity Radiation
S.No Current Voltage Power
Set-2 : High intensity Radiation
S.No Current Voltage Power

Table for I-V and P-V characteristics of PV modules in ​parallel:


Set-1 : Medium intensity Radiation
S.No Current Voltage Power

Set-2 : High intensity Radiation


S.No Current Voltage Power

Results:
1. Draw the I-V curves of all the 3 sets on a single graph for series and parallel connected
modules and show the characteristics at different radiation and temperatures level (by using
digital meters and data logger separately).
2. Draw the P-V curves of all the 3 sets on a single graph for series and parallel connected
modules and show the characteristics at different radiation and temperatures level (by using
digital meters and data logger separately).
3. Also get all above mentioned curves from the Real time plotter.

Precautions:
1. Readings for one set should be taken within 1-2 minutes (for indoor exp.) otherwise
temperature of the module may change as radiation source used is halogen lamp.
2. Halogen lamp position should not be changed during one set otherwise radiation on
modules will change.
3. Connections should be tight.

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