Study and Test of a Refrigerator Powered by Solar Energy Installed on a Mountainous Mediterranean Region

The present study seeks to comprehend the influence of irradiation, temperature, and shading factors on the performance of a photovoltaic generator (GPV) supplying a refrigerator in a real-world scenario. This is achieved through a comparative analysis of three methods: practical measurements, MATLAB-based installation modeling, and simulation software application such as PVsyst. The utilization of these diverse methods has yielded results that shed light on the significance of each approach, as well as the factors and disturbances contributing to justifiable errors. These include parasitic resistances, sensor distance and data acquisition issues, and suboptimal positioning of the PV module.