A novel control strategy to simulate solar panels

Abstract

This paper proposes the need for accurate and fast solar panel simulators for the purpose of accurately modeling the behavior of Smart Grids. A comprehensive strategy for accurate simulation of solar panels under different conditions and various kinds of loads is developed using adaptive control, based only on data from the solar panel datasheet. A novel method for more accurate solar panel simulation is proposed using a controller-based strategy. We demonstrate that with a set of adaptive controllers accurate tracking of any general load connected to the simulator is achievable. Simulations validate the efficacy of the proposed method for solar panel simulation.