Implementation of the Mermoud/Lejeune module model #26
Description
Due to its wide application in the solar industry and its use as the de-facto standard in bankable yield assessment of solar power plants, the Mermoud/Lejeune module model could be a valuable addition for SAM/SSC.
The governing equations are published in "Performance assessment of a simulation model for PV modules of any available technology", André Mermoud and Thibault Lejeune, 2010. A summary can be found on the PVPMC website as well.
One advantage is that module manufacturers typically make their module data available in the PAN format, which contains parameters fit for use with this module models' governing equations. Examples for PAN files can be found for First Solar modules for the older PAN format or from Astroenergy for the more recent format. Thus, implementing this model would allow to import and use manufacturer data easily in SAM.
The model has already been implemented in the CanadianSolar/CASSYS open source simulation tool in C#. This code could serve as a reference in the development. Its licensing terms can be found here. On the other hand, I assume that the existing SAM code base could be easily adapted to use these governing equations in addition to the ones currently implemented.