摘要
This paper presents a real time hotspot detection system using scan-method about PV （photo voltaic） solar panel I-V characteristic based on the periodic inspection of the I-V curve of the PV panel in real time. The I-V tracking is performed by the means of periodic current sweeps during the normal operation of the panel. The current variation in a specific voltage range allows to distinguish hotspot cells from normal cells. In case if partial shadowing occurs to the PV panel, the PCS （power conditioning system） gives an immediate judgment whether hot-spot arises from one of the cells or not by applying the scan-method. The PCS is programed to calculate the current rate depending on the difference in the current divided by the short circuit current. From the experimental results, it is clarified that the hot-spot cells can be determined regardless of the solar intensity radiation.
