The simulation exercises include building single diode equivalent circuit model of a solar cell and analysis of the simulated current-voltage (I-V) and power-voltage (P-V) curves using MATLAB scripts and Simulink graphical simulation environment. This paper discusses on the MATLAB-Simulink based simulation exercises integrated within a renewable energy course in undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum. Simulation tools provide a robust platform to build models and help students to analyze the behavior and performance of the devices and systems. Modeling and simulation of solar cells and design of solar photovoltaic systems are highly marketable skills desired by the industry. The solar photovoltaics (PV) industry has created the fastest growing job market in the US demanding highly skilled engineers.
