Relationship between module performance and the shading area for modules with different circuit connection mode

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
zhang caixia ◽  
Honglie Shen ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Hua LI
Keyword(s):  
Hot Spot ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Half Cell ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
Module Performance ◽  
Cell Module

Abstract Partial shading is very common in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The mismatch losses and hot-spot effects caused by partial shading can not only affect the output power of a solar system, but also can bring security and reliability problems. This paper centers on the silicon crystalline PV module technology subjected to operating conditions with some cells partially or fully shaded. A comparison of the electrical and hot-pot performance results for four different connection mode PV modules without shading and with partial or full shading is presented. Bypass diode of different modules would start up in the different conditions with increasing shading area. We found that the regular half-cell module degraded about 60% than its non-shaded power, which is about 30% less than the other three modules, when the short edges of these modules were shaded. The highest hot-spot temperature of the regular half-cell module was 75.5C, which is the lowest among the four modules before diode started up.

scholarly journals A Simple Mismatch Mitigating Partial Power Processing Converter for Solar PV Modules

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2308
Author(s):  
Kamran Ali Khan Niazi ◽  
Yongheng Yang ◽  
Tamas Kerekes ◽  
Dezso Sera
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Power Electronic ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Loss Analysis ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
In Series

Partial shading affects the energy harvested from photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to a mismatch in PV systems and causing energy losses. For this purpose, differential power processing (DPP) converters are the emerging power electronic-based topologies used to address the mismatch issues. Normally, PV modules are connected in series and DPP converters are used to extract the power from these PV modules by only processing the fraction of power called mismatched power. In this work, a switched-capacitor-inductor (SCL)-based DPP converter is presented, which mitigates the non-ideal conditions in solar PV systems. A proposed SCL-based DPP technique utilizes a simple control strategy to extract the maximum power from the partially shaded PV modules by only processing a fraction of the power. Furthermore, an operational principle and loss analysis for the proposed converter is presented. The proposed topology is examined and compared with the traditional bypass diode technique through simulations and experimental tests. The efficiency of the proposed DPP is validated by the experiment and simulation. The results demonstrate the performance in terms of higher energy yield without bypassing the low-producing PV module by using a simple control. The results indicate that achieved efficiency is higher than 98% under severe mismatch (higher than 50%).

scholarly journals Different Techniques to Mitigate Partial Shading in Photovoltaic Panels

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3863
Author(s):  
Tiago Alves ◽  
João Paulo N. Torres ◽  
Ricardo A. Marques Lameirinhas ◽  
Carlos A. F. Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Cell Model ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
System Architectures ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Pv Panel

The effect of partial shading in photovoltaic (PV) panels is one of the biggest problems regarding power losses in PV systems. When the irradiance pattern throughout a PV panel is inequal, some cells with the possibility of higher power production will produce less and start to deteriorate. The objective of this research work is to present, test and discuss different techniques to help mitigate partial shading in PV panels, observing and commenting the advantages and disadvantages for different PV technologies under different operating conditions. The motivation is to contribute with research, simulation, and experimental work. Several state-of-the-artsolutions to the problem will be presented: different topologies in the interconnection of the panels; different PV system architectures, and also introducing new solution hypotheses, such as different cell interconnections topologies. Alongside, benefits and limitations will be discussed. To obtain actual results, the simulation work was conducted by creating MATLAB/Simulink models for each different technique tested, all centered around the 1M5P PV cell model. The several techniques tested will also take into account different patterns and sizes of partial shading, different PV panel technologies, different values of source irradiation, and different PV array sizes. The results will be discussed and validated by experimental tests.

scholarly journals Power losses reduction of solar PV systems under partial shading conditions using re-allocation of PV module-fixed electrical connections

IEEE Access ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Rupendra Kumar Pachauri ◽  
Isha Kansal ◽  
Thanikanti Sudhakar Babu ◽  
Hassan Haes Alhelou
Keyword(s):  
Solar Pv ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Electrical Connections

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of Photovoltaic Partial Shading Losses under Different Operation Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Ali H. Numan ◽  
Zahraa Salman Dawood ◽  
Hashim A. Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Transparent Material ◽  
Radiation Level ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Module Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Vertical Cell

The partial shading conditions have a significant effect on the performance of Photovoltaic system and the ability of delivering energy. In this study, the impact of different partial shading on the mono crystalline (88W) PV module performance was investigated in this study. Horizontal string, vertical string, and single cell shading at different percentage of shading area have been studied. It is found that the horizontal string shading is more severe on the efficiency of the PV panel. In contrast, the efficiency of PV panel with cellular and vertical cell shading was less during the tests. The experimental results showed that the power losses were 99.8%, 66% and 56.8 % for horizontal, cellular and vertical shading respectively via applied non transparent material as shading element by 100% of shading area at 500 W/m2. Moreover, transparent material used to shade whole module horizontally, different shading area and different radiation level applied to find electrical characteristics of the module under these conditions. The results show that at 800W/m2 of irradiation levels and no shading condition the power was 68.6W, by increase shading area by 20% in each step, the power reducing by 44.94, 47.58, 49.42, 50.57 and 52.4% in compared with their initial value at no shading condition.

scholarly journals Influence of the Incidence Angle Modifier and Radiation as a Function of the Module Performance for Monocrystalline Textured Glass and No Textured in Outdoor Exposed

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Issa Faye ◽  
Ababacar Ndiaye ◽  
Elkhadji Mamadou
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Angle ◽  
Electrical Parameter ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Spectral Radiation ◽  
Direct Radiation ◽  
Angular Response ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Module Performance ◽  
Measurement Area

The variation of the incidence angle over the year is an important parameter determined the performance of the module. The standard orientation of the module or a PV system, the perpendicular positioning of the sun to the module’s surface occurs twice a year. In outdoor exposed, angular losses of the module decrease the output of the PV or the system of PV. Although these losses are not always negligible, they are commonly not taken into account when correcting the electrical characteristics of the PV module or estimating the energy production of PV systems. This chapter is focused on the measurement of the angular response and spectral radiation (global and direct radiation) of solar cells based on two different silicon technologies, monocrystalline textured (m-Si) and non textured (mc-Si). The analysis of the source of deviation from the theoretical response, especially those due to the surface reflectance. As main contributions, the effects of glass encapsulation on the angular response of the modules are investigated by comparing the electrical parameter of the textured module to no textured and quantify electrical angular losses in this measurement area.

scholarly journals Jellyfish Search Optimization Algorithm for MPP Tracking of PV System

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11736
Author(s):  
Afroz Alam ◽  
Preeti Verma ◽  
Mohd Tariq ◽  
Adil Sarwar ◽  
Basem Alamri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Global Maximum ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Search Optimization ◽  
Power Point

Because of the rapid increase in the depletion rate of conventional energy sources, the energy crisis has become a central problem in the contemporary world. This issue opens the gateway for exploring and developing renewable energy sources to fulfill the exigent energy demand. Solar energy is an abundant source of sustainable energy and hence, nowadays, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are employed to extract energy from solar irradiation. However, the PV systems need to work at the maximum power point (MPP) to exploit the highest accessible power during varying operating conditions. For this reason, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms are used to track the optimum power point. Furthermore, the efficient utilization of PV systems is hindered by renowned partial shading conditions (PSC), which generate multiple peaks in the power-voltage characteristic of the PV array. Thus, this article addresses the performance of the newly developed jellyfish search optimization (JSO) strategy in the PV frameworks to follow the global maximum power point (GMPP) under PSC.

Modeling and Prediction of PV Module Performance Under Different Operating Conditions Based on Power-Law I–V Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1816-1827
Author(s):  
Chen Zhang ◽  
Yunpeng Zhang ◽  
Jialei Su ◽  
Tingkun Gu ◽  
Ming Yang
Keyword(s):  
Power Law ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Modeling And Prediction ◽  
Module Performance

scholarly journals Comparative study on different types of photovoltaic modules under outdoor operating conditions in Minna, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Joel A. Ezenwora ◽  
David O. Oyedum ◽  
Paulinus E. Ugwuoke
Keyword(s):  
Measured Data ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Metal Support ◽  
One Year ◽  
Module Performance

There is need to always obtain the realistic outdoor performance variables of Photovoltaic (PV) module in a location for efficient PV power system sizing and design. Outdoor performance evaluation was carried out on three types of commercially available silicon PV modules rated 10 W each, using CR1000 software-based Data Acquisition System (DAS). The PV modules under test and meteorological sensors were installed on a metal support structure at the same test plane.The data monitoring was from 08.00 to 18.00 hours each day continuously for a period of one year, from December 2014 to November 2015. Maximum values of module efficiencies of 5.86% and 10.91% for the monocrystalline and polycrystalline modules were respectively recorded at irradiance of 375 W/m2, while the amorphous efficiency peaked at 3.61 % with irradiance of 536.5 W/m2. At 1000 W/m2 the efficiencies reduced to 3.30 %, 6.20 % and 2.25 % as against manufacturer’s specifications of 46 %, 48 % and 33 % for the monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous modules respectively. The maximum power output achieved for the modules at irradiance of 1000 W/m2 were 0.711 W, 1.323 W and 0.652 W for the monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous PV modules, respectively. Accordingly, Module Performance Ratios for the PV modules investigated were 0.07, 0.13 and 0.07, respectively. The rate of variation of module response variables with irradiance and temperature was determined using a linear statistical model given as Y= a + bHg+ c Tmod. The approach performed creditably when compared with measured data.

scholarly journals An Experimental Analysis of the Electrical Parameter Variation of a Photovoltaic Module

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Nunes ◽  
Maria Do Rosário Calado ◽  
Sílvio Mariano ◽  
José Pombo
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Parameter ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Typical Day ◽  
Temperature Levels ◽  
True Alternative ◽  
A Current

Photovoltaic (PV) energy has been asserting itself in recent years as a true alternative for the electricity production in the future. It is well known that the accuracy of PV parameters is crucial to achieving optimal control of PV systems under any operating conditions. Although many attempts have been made to study the operating ranges of PV parameters, this remains a  current research topic given the diversity of  PV technologies. In this paper, the PV parameters variation with irradiance and temperature levels is experimentally analysed for a polycrystalline (poly-Si) silicon PV module. The experiment considers experimental data from 130 I-V characteristic curves measured over a typical day, considering several irradiance and temperature levels in the range 29–1023 W/m2 and 19–68 °C, respectively. The results show that PV parameters vary considerably with irradiance and temperature levels for poly-Si technology. Keywords: Photovoltaic module, Photovoltaic parameters, Singe-diode model, Irradiance and temperature influence

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