M.K. Shamim  , S.K. Aditya  , R.K. Mazumder  , 
    Performance Evaluation of a PV Module Using Computer-Aided Ray Tracing Technique,
    Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
    Volume 1,Issue 2,
    2006,
    Pages 82-86,
    ISSN 1816-949x,
    jeasci.2006.82.86,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2006.82.86)
    Abstract: 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.
    Keywords: Performance;module;computer aided;tracing technique