Design Review and Approval of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems

Solar Energy ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian N. Farhi ◽  
James P. Dunlop ◽  
Jerry Ventre ◽  
Gobind Atmaram ◽  
Kevin W. Lynn
Keyword(s):  
American Association ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Approval Process ◽  
Design Review ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Energy Center ◽  
System Designs

The Florida Solar Energy Center has been accredited by both the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation and PowerMark Corporation to certify grid-tied photovoltaic systems. The certification process involves both the testing of photovoltaic modules for performance ratings and the review and approval of system designs to provide photovoltaic system design certification. This paper focuses on the design review and approval process, which consists of a documentation review and focuses on the completeness and accuracy of instructions, schematics, and accompanying materials. System designers have received substantive critiques and assistance through the third-party technical reviews used in this process. As a result, photovoltaic system manuals that accompany reviewed systems lead to a greater likelihood of code-compliant and high-performing installations.

scholarly journals Optimum Arrangement of Photovoltaic Systems in Housing at Khartoum: Application of Renewable Energy in Urban Design

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zeinab Abdallah M. Elhassan ◽  
Muhammad Fauzi Mohd Zain ◽  
Kamaruzzaman Sopian ◽  
A. A. Abass
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Building Integrated Photovoltaic ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Almost All ◽  
System Designs

This paper searches to find out of building integrated photovoltaic system designs in Khartoum. It discussed technical issues and designed an integrated of photovoltaic in domestic using, within an urban approach towards sustainability in energy. Photovoltaic systems can be used to develop the solar energy in almost all kinds of applications. Exploiting of solar energy for domestic use is one avenue where the energy produced from the sun is converted into electricity to power most if not all the appliances available at our homes and residences. Building a photovoltaic system is the process of designing, selecting, and calculating the ratings of the equipments employed in the system. This process depends on a range of factors such as geographical location, solar irradiation, and load requirements. I introduce the procedures utilize, in building and selecting the equipments of a grid-connected photovoltaic system based on the Watt-hour demand of 3.8 kw. As a case study, a residence in Khartoum with low-energy consumption is selected.

scholarly journals RESEARCH AND DESIGN OF GRID-CONNECTED INVERTER IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH SVPWM TECHNIQUE

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 18-31
Author(s):  
Nguyen Duc Minh ◽  
Bui Van Huy ◽  
Ngo Thi Quan ◽  
Nguyen Quang Ninh ◽  
Trinh Trong Chuong
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Space Vector ◽  
Electrical Grid ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Grid Connected Inverter ◽  
Research And Design

This paper presents the design and simulation of three phase grid-connected inverter for photovoltaic systems with power ratings up to 5 kW. In this research, the application of Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) technique for inverter is explored. With the use of SVPWM inverter, synchronization between the inverter and electrical grid follows the Phaselocked Loop (PLL) algorithm. The proposed design is simulated and validated by experimental results.

scholarly journals FOTODIM—Software for Sizing of Photovoltaic Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Daisy Regina dos Santos ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Camargo Nogueira ◽  
Felix Augusto Pazuch ◽  
Francielle Pareja Schneider ◽  
Jair Antonio Cruz Siqueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Computational Tool ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Grid Systems ◽  
Digital Book ◽  
Isolated Systems

This study addresses the development of a computational tool for the sizing of photovoltaic systems interconnected to the grid (grid-tied) and isolated (off-grid) systems. The calculations for the sizing were obtained from the CRESESB Engineering Manual for Photovoltaic Systems, the GREENPO Photovoltaic Systems Technology, Design and Installation Manual, and the BLUESOL Solar System Introduction Digital Book. With knowledge of the latitude, longitude and altitude data of the site, the tool calculates the angle of the modules for better absorption of the photovoltaic radiation. For systems connected to the grid, it is also necessary to provide information on the consumption of the building to be serviced by the photovoltaic system. For isolated systems, in addition to information on the site, it is necessary to know the demand and consumption of the building. Decision-making criteria are based on economic analysis, according to indexes such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Discounted Payback. The screens developed for the sizing tool and examples of sizing of both photovoltaic systems are presented as results, through tables and graphs. The developed software is reliable, and all calculations have theoretical basis.

scholarly journals Characteristic Analysis of Photovoltaic On-Grid System In Tropical Region For Weather-Corrected Performance Ratio Calculation Method Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 01025
Author(s):  
Erfan Syahputra ◽  
Rio Agustian Fajarin ◽  
Eko Adhi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Coefficient ◽  
Calculation Method ◽  
Tropical Climate ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Performance Ratio ◽  
Ratio Method ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Operating Condition ◽  
Real Operating Condition

Indonesia has different weather factors than the subtropical climate that influences the performance indicators of photovoltaic systems. One of them is performance ratio that is affected by temperature factors. NREL proposes calculation method of Weather-Corrected Performance Ratio for correcting factors (temperature) in calculation performance ratio of photovoltaic systems. However, the implementation of this method in real operating condition of photovoltaic system especially in the tropics, has not received special attention. In addition, temperature coefficient of power photovoltaic (δ) in Standard Test Condition, is used in the calculation method may be different in real operating condition. This study was conducted to determine the effects of weather-corrected performance ratio method and to know characteristic of temperature coefficient of power photovoltaic (δ) as factors in of weather-corrected performance ratio method, in real operating condition especially in tropics. Through analysis photovoltaic system data from the data logger it is found that the range values of weather-corrected performance ratio are greater than conventional methods, with a maximum increase of 2.43%. Moreover it is found that because average temperature of tropical climate is higher than subtropical climate, it makes the percentage of power decrease to rise in temperature (δ) in tropical climate is higher than subtropical climate.

Determination of Mars Solar-Belt by Modeling of Solar Radiation Using Artificial Neural Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer Khatib ◽  
Irjuwan Abunajeeb ◽  
Zainab Heneni
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Water Ice ◽  
Available Energy ◽  
Feed Forward Back Propagation ◽  
Solar Radiation Intensity ◽  
Artificial Neural

Missions to Mars need a power source, while, one of the most compatible sources for such a purpose is the photovoltaic system. Photovoltaic systems generate power based on the available energy from the Sun, and thus, solar radiation intensity at Mars should be known for design purposes. In this research, the feed-forward back-propagation artificial neural network is developed to predict solar radiation in terms of longitude, latitude, time of the day, temperature, altitude, pressure, amount of dust, and volume mixing ratio of water ice clouds. Data which are used to develop this model are obtained from the Mars Climate Database. The results of the developed method are accurate as compared with other methods whereas the correlation (R2) coefficient for the developed model is 0.97. The developed model then is used to predict mean solar radiation and mean temperature for every location on Mars and then the data are presented on Mars maps in order to determine the best location for harvesting energy from the Sun by photovoltaic systems. According to results, the solar radiation-temperature belt on Mars is found to be between latitudes 20 deg south and 15 deg north.

scholarly journals Photovoltaic System Design and Performance

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilfried van Sark
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Energy Loss ◽  
System Design ◽  
Fault Analysis ◽  
Optimal Performance ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Journal Papers

This editorial summarizes the collection of papers in the Special Issue entitled Photovoltaic System Design and Performance, which was published in MDPI’s Energies journal. Papers on this topic were submitted in 2017 and 2018, and a total of 21 papers were published. Main topics included data analysis for optimal performance and fault analysis, causes for energy loss, and design and integration issues. The papers in this Special Issue demonstrate the importance of designing and properly monitoring photovoltaic systems in the field in order to ensure maintaining good performance.

scholarly journals The Economic and Geographical Aspects of the Status of Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems in Hungary—A Case Study

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gábor Pintér ◽  
Henrik Zsiborács ◽  
Nóra Hegedűsné Baranyai ◽  
András Vincze ◽  
Zoltán Birkner
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Comprehensive Investigation ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
The Status ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Geographical Locations

The use of solar energy is an obvious choice; the energy of the sun is not only indispensable for most processes in nature but it is also a clean, abundant, sustainable, and—most importantly—universally available resource. Although the further spread of photovoltaic systems, which make use of this source of energy, is expected in the future all around the world, no comprehensive investigation has been conducted into the current situation of the small-scale photovoltaic power plants in Hungary, where this type of photovoltaic system is the most popular. By means of a case study, whose novelty lies in its focus on small-scale power plants and their complex examination, including economic and geographic indicators, this paper analyzes their status in Hungary. The study endeavors to establish the reasons for the popularity of this type of power plant and to identify some typical geographical locations with well-illustrated photovoltaic density. Residential, as well as business prosumers, were examined with the aim of learning more about the density of the small-scale photovoltaic systems and their geographical locations. Another goal was to calculate the average size of small-scale photovoltaic power plants and to gain more understanding of their economic aspects. The outcomes of this research include maps displaying the density of the small-scale photovoltaic power plants in Hungary and the results of the economic calculations for such investments.

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