Characteristics Experimental of Photovoltaic Module in Tropical Climate
Abstract
In the photovoltaic (PV) system, relations between current, voltage and power generated by system can be illustrated by photovoltaic characteristics, and it can be developed experimentally and/or theoretically. In this work, characterization of a PV module in Bandung – Indonesia, as one of tropical climates area, will be shown based on experimentals. Our works were carried out using a Laboratory scale PV system. Three sub systems, i.e. a PV module, measuring instruments and data acquisition, and PC for the monitoring system, were identified and determined. An Electrical Solar Module (ESM) of 50 Wp was used as the object. As an output of this work, characterization of a PV module in a tropical climate, represented by current-voltage-power relation will be shown.
Keywords
Current, Voltage, Power, Experimental test, Laboratory scale