TY - JOUR T1 - Performance Evaluation of a PV Module Using Computer-Aided Ray Tracing Technique AU - , M.K. Shamim AU - , S.K. Aditya AU - , R.K. Mazumder JO - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences VL - 1 IS - 2 SP - 82 EP - 86 PY - 2006 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1816-949x DO - jeasci.2006.82.86 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2006.82.86 KW - Performance KW -module KW -computer aided KW -tracing technique AB - The characteristics and performance of solar cells and hence the solar modules have been evaluated using computer aided Ray Tracing Technique. A computer simulation program using programming language C was developed to generate sun rays of various illuminations and allowing the rays to intercept sequentially with the active regions of the solar cells of a module. The results of the simulation provide us with the I-V characteristic curves of the module for different values of temperature. The series resistance, Fill Factor (FF) and the optical efficiency of the module have been determined with a view to sizing of module in Photovoltaic Power System. ER -