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This thesis considers the problem of determining impedance parameters of a solar
cell in operation. Typically, solar cell devices are characterized by the manufacturer
using empirical data prior to placing the solar cell in use. There are a number of
solar cell degeneration mechanisms that are of interest to measure or detect. Therefore,
active measurement of solar cell impedance parameters periodically over time
is advantageous. We propose a methodology developed from a Thévenin equivalent
model of a typical solar cell. This method allows periodic updating of the solar cell’s
parameters which can be used to update the cells characterization and/or monitor
degradation of the cell.
Advisor: | WINSTEAD, VINCENT |
Commitee: | HE, NANNAN, ZENG, JIANWU |
School: | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Department: | Electrical Engineering: MS |
School Location: | United States -- Minnesota |
Source: | MAI 81/8(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Electrical engineering |
Keywords: | Solar cell model |
Publication Number: | 27736349 |
ISBN: | 9781392759370 |