Test Performance of a solar Panel through PV Analyzer

Project Title

Test Performance of a solar Panel through PV Analyzer

Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject Summary

The I–V curve tracer is a device that captures the I–V characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) generators corresponding to variable environmental conditions.The basic principle of I-V curve tracer is to vary PV output from the open-circuit to short-circuit condition and acquire the variation of the voltage and current. The operation includes three basic parts: data acquisition system (DAQ); power conditioner; control strategy.

 A low cost microcontroller based solar radiation measurement and data acquisition system is designed to give computer based monitoring acquisition system for the measurement of humidity, temperature, voltage, and current parameters.

Project Objectives

Aim of this project is to create a PV analyzer to measure the PV panel parameters in the real sun and to plot them using data acquisition system. The usage of PV panel is increasing with the passage of time and in order to use these devices efficiently we must know about the errors in it so that we can fix it and get maximum advantage. For this purpose, we are deciding to make a device that can measure the performance of a PV panel and can show the result graphically on the screen.

Project Implementation Method

The operation includes three basic parts: data acquisition system (DAQ); power conditioner; control strategy.

The DAQ part of the I–V tracer is to read in the current and voltage values from the PV module terminal. The resolution of the I–V tracer depends on the number of measurement points. Commercial-scale PV arrays need to record large amounts of data. Therefore, the DAQ of the I–V tracer needs to be fast and have large data storage spaces.

 The power conditioner part is used to change the load profile to capture the full IV characteristics of the PV source for data acquisition.

The control strategy refers to the method used to control the power conditioner and data acquisition for the IV characteristics.

Benefits of the Project

Real time values measurement

Portable

Economic

Helps in troubleshooting when performance of panel is poor.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Measurement of open circuit voltage and short circuit current.

Graphical representation of output parameters.

Calculated max power point MPP (Pmax).

Useful tool when an accurate system rating is required.

Tool for system troubleshooting when string or array performance is less than expecte

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry Energy Other Industries Others Core Technology OthersOther Technologies Big DataSustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	66900
Current sensor modules	Equipment	2	500	1000
Voltage sensor modules	Equipment	2	500	1000
Temperature sensor	Equipment	1	500	500
16x2 L.C.D	Equipment	2	600	1200
Micro controller	Miscellaneous	3	800	2400
Laser and accessories	Equipment	1	10000	10000
DC-DC converter	Equipment	2	4000	8000
Rheostat	Equipment	1	4000	4000
Resistors sheet	Equipment	2	400	800
500W PV panel	Equipment	1	17000	17000
Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	1	6000	6000
Laser Cutting Machine	Equipment	1	15000	15000