In this paper, a simple photovoltaic (PV) simulator is presented. Based on the mathematical model of the PV cell, practical PV device simulator is designed. Without processor and memory, the simulator may generate arbitrary I-V characteristic for different weather conditions. The idea for the realization PV simulator is supported by theory and confirmed with the simulation and laboratory results.

Keywords: Analog circuits, Current source inverter, Modeling, Renewable energy, Simulation