Performance Characterization and Comparative Evaluation of Commercial Mono Crystalline and Poly Crystalline Silicon Solar Modules
Volume: 14 - Issue: 12 - Date: 01-12-2025
Approved ISSN: 2278-1412
Published Id: IJAECESTU484 | Page No.: 140-145
Author: Anuj Kumar Singh
Co- Author: Ashish Bhargava,,,
Abstract:- Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology plays a crucial role in the global transition toward
sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. Among various photovoltaic technologies, monocrystalline and poly-crystalline silicon solar modules dominate the commercial market due to their
technological maturity, reliability, and economic feasibility. However, the performance of these
modules is strongly influenced by crystal structure, solar irradiance, operating temperature, and
intrinsic material losses. This paper presents a comprehensive performance characterization and
theoretical comparative evaluation of commercial mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline silicon
solar modules. The study systematically investigates solar radiation geometry, photovoltaic
conversion principles, electrical modeling of PV cells, irradiance and temperature effects, loss
mechanisms, degradation behavior, and long-term performance indicators. Analytical expressions
for key performance parameters such as open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, fill factor,
efficiency, and performance ratio are discussed in detail. The comparative analysis provides
valuable insights for researchers, system designers, and policymakers regarding optimal
photovoltaic technology selection under diverse environmental and operational conditions
Key Words:- Solar Photovoltaic, Mono-Crystalline Silicon, Poly-Crystalline Silicon, PV Modeling, Performance Characterization, Renewable Energy
Area:-Engineering
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