Solar Cell Parameters Estimation Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm

This paper presents Simulated Annealing based approach to estimate solar cell model parameters. Single diode solar cell model is used in this study to validate the proposed approach outcomes. The developed technique is used to estimate different model parameters such as generated photocurrent, saturation current, series resistance, shunt resistance, and ideality factor that govern the current-voltage relationship of a solar cell. A practical case study is used to test and verify the consistency of accurately estimating various parameters of single diode solar cell model. Comparative study among different parameter estimation techniques is presented to show the effectiveness of the developed approach.

Authors:

• M. R. AlRashidi
• K. M. El-Naggar
• M. F. AlHajri

Keywords:

• Simulated Annealing
• Parameter Estimation
• Solar Cell.

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