A fully reconfigurable series-parallel photovoltaic module for higher energy yields in urban environments

Photovoltaic modules in the urban environment are very often exposed to uneven illumination conditions. The electrical interconnection between solar cells a photovoltaic module limits power that can generate under partial shading In this article, we introduce PV is able dynamically reconfigure its minimise conduction and mismatch losses according irradiance distribution on surface. Using an accurate simulation framework, it determined reconfigurable over 12% more energy than standard with fixed topology six bypass diodes, as much series-parallel parallel strings, but at significantly lower currents. Simulation results validated experimentally using blocks of controlled by switching matrix high-performance flash simulator. • A fully proposed. DC yield proposed compared shade-tolerant topologies. Under shading, boost 12%. Full-scale prototypes were built. Experimental validation shows excellent match results.