Performance evaluation of series, series-parallel and honey-comb PV array configurations under partial shading conditions

Photovoltaic (PV) generation systems are facing many problems with the partial shading conditions (PSCs) which can impacts the maximum power generation capability. The key objective of this research article is to model and simulate the Series (S), Serial-Parallel (S-P) and Honey-Comb (H-C) PV array configurations to extract the maximum power by mitigating the mismatching power losses; to analyze the output characteristics and to evaluate the performance of PV array configurations under PSCs. The performance evaluation of PV array configurations provides the choice to choose the best PV array configuration to the design of grid connected and stand-alone PV systems. The parameters of the KC200GT PV module are used for modelling and simulation of 5×5 PV array configurations. The MATLAB/Simulink software is used for the simulation.