A Dataset of 10W, 85W, and 247W Photovoltaic Modules for Mismatch Loss Minimization in PV Arrays using Module Rearrangement Techniques

This work presents a comprehensive dataset featuring experimentally validated characteristics of newly produced photovoltaic (PV) modules, focusing on investigating and minimizing mismatch power losses in PV arrays through module rearrangement techniques. The dataset includes modules with power ratings of 10W, 85W, and 247W, with 40 individual module records for each rating. It includes important variables including fill factor, maximum power point power, maximum power point voltage, maximum power point current, and open circuit and short circuit current. The dataset was inspired by the difficulties caused by ±5% manufacturing tolerance for polycrystalline solar modules, which can result in mismatch power losses in recently installed photovoltaic arrays. These losses frequently show up as lower voltage in parallel branches and lower current in series strings, which eventually translate into lower array output power. This dataset is an invaluable resource for scholarly investigations, especially in the area of PV array optimization via efficient module rearrangement methods.