scholarly journals Effects of Climatic Conditions on a Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Module in Niger

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatou Ndiaye ◽  
Moustapha Sene ◽  
Modou Beye ◽  
Amadou S.H. Maiga
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Power Characteristic ◽  
Output Current ◽  
Current Characteristic ◽  
Basic Equations ◽  
Panel Effects

The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate the efficiency of a photovoltaic module operating in a sahelian country like Niger. A brief introduction to the behavior and the functioning of a photovoltaic module has been presented and the basic equations needed for a modeling based on ambient parameters have been also written. For the validation, characteristics of experimental purpose are presented with a satisfactory reliability degree. The effects of external parameters, mainly temperature, solar irradiance and wind speed have been considered on the output current characteristic and the output power characteristic. Due to their critical effects on the operation of the panel, effects of series resistances were also studied.

Comparative Efficiency of Solar Panel by Utilize DC Water Pump and DC Hybrid Cooling System

2015 ◽  
Vol 793 ◽  
pp. 398-402
Author(s):  
Y.M. Irwan ◽  
W.Z. Leow ◽  
M. Irwanto ◽  
M. Fareq ◽  
N. Gomesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Output Power ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Output Voltage ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
Output Current ◽  
Comparative Efficiency ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Voltage Output ◽  
Hybrid Cooling

The purpose of this paper is discussed about comparative efficiency of solar panel by utilize DC water pump and DC hybrid cooling system. Ambient temperature and solar irradiance are played main role of the efficiency of PV module. When temperature of PV module increase, the efficiency of PV module will decreased and vice versa. When solar irradiance increase, output current and output power will increase with linear and output voltage will increase with marginal and vice versa. A solution is provided to solve problem of low efficiency of PV module which is DC cooling system. DC brushless fan and water pump with inlet/outlet manifold were designed for actively cool the PV module to improve efficiency of PV cells. The PV module with DC water pump cooling system increase 3.52 %, 36.27 %, 38.98 % in term of output voltage, output current, and output power respectively. It decrease 6.36 °C compare than to PV module without DC water pump cooling system. While PV module with DC hybrid cooling system increase 4.99 %, 39.90 %, 42.65 % in term of output voltage, output current, and output power respectively. It decrease 6.79 °C compare to PV module without DC water pump cooling system. The higher efficiency of PV module, the payback period of the system can be shorted and the lifespan of PV module can be longer.

Comparison between DC Brushless Fan and DC Hybrid Solar Panel Cooling System

2015 ◽  
Vol 793 ◽  
pp. 373-377
Author(s):  
Y.M. Irwan ◽  
W.Z. Leow ◽  
M. Irwanto ◽  
M. Fareq ◽  
N. Gomesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Output Voltage ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Output Current ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Voltage Output ◽  
Fan Cooling

The purpose of this paper is compare between DC brushless fan and DC hybrid solar panel cooling system. The efficiency of PV module is depending on solar irradiance and ambient temperature. As temperature of PV module increase, the output current will increase but output voltage and output power will decrease and also vice versa. As solar irradiance increase, output current and output power will increase with linear and output voltage will increase with marginal and vice versa. The DC cooling system is a way to fix the issue of low efficiency of PV module with the intention to generate more electrical energy. To make an attempt to cool down the PV module, DC brushless fan and water pump with inlet/outlet manifold are built for constant fresh air movement and water flow circulation at the backside and front surface of PV module. The PV module with DC brushless fan cooling system increase 3.47 %, 29.55 %, 32.23 % in term of output voltage, output current, and output power respectively. It decrease 6.1 °C compare than to PV module without DC brushless fan cooling system. While PV module with DC hybrid cooling system increase 4.99 %, 39.90 %, 42.65 % in term of output voltage, output current, and output power respectively. It decrease 6.79 °C compare to PV module without DC hybrid cooling system. The efficiency of PV module with cooling system was increasing compared to PV module without cooling system, for the reason that the ambient temperature dropped significantly. An increase in efficiency of PV module, investment payback period of the system can reduce and the lifespan of PV module will be prolonged.

scholarly journals Analysis of the hard and soft shading impact on photovoltaic module performance using solar module tester

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1014
Author(s):  
Mustafa Hamid Al-Jumaili ◽  
Ahmed Subhi Abdalkafor ◽  
Mohammed Qasim Taha
Keyword(s):  
Output Power ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Solar Module ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Usual Condition

Solar cells are a major alternate source of sustainable energy in the usual condition of depleting non- renewable energy sources. Nowadays, this source is getting more and more important due to its use in large and small-scale installations. One of the major causes of energy losses in photovoltaic (PV) modules is the shading. It can happen due to clouds passing, near trees, and/or neighboring structures. Generally, there are two types of PV module Shading which are either partial shading or complete shading. Both have a significant impact on the solar module output power. This paper is an attempt of carrying out a study of the electrical characteristics of a solar module with various percentages of simulated shading. The solar module tester (SMT) simulator was used in this study. The study approved the direct correlation between short-circuit current and solar irradiance. The advantage of using SMT is its stable irradiance in comparison to the practical unstable solar irradiance within the same period. The results of both methods of shading simulation show that shading has a significant impact on the performance of solar panel in terms of efficiency, fill factor and output power. For better performance, solar panels should install in shading free places as much as its possible.

scholarly journals Modeling of Monocrystalline PV Cell Considering Ambient Conditions in Baghdad City

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-82
Author(s):  
Mohammed E. Abd Al-Wahed ◽  
Osamah F. Abdullateef
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Power Performance ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Cell Temperature ◽  
Ambient Temperatures

Abstract   The environmental conditions are important factors, because they affect both the efficiency of a photovoltaic module and the energy load. This research was carried out experimentally and modeling was done in MATLAB –Simulink by monitoring the variation in power output of the system with environmental conditions such as solar radiation, ambient temperature, wind speed, and humidity of Baghdad city. From the results, the ambient temperatures are inversely proportional to humidity and the output power performance of the system, while the wind speed is directly proportional with the output power performance of the system.     Keywords: Ambient temperature, cell temperature, humidity, Photovoltaic, solar radiation, wind speed.

scholarly journals Proposed Models to Improve Predicting the Operating Temperature of Different Photovoltaic Module Technologies under Various Climatic Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7064
Author(s):  
Dang Phuc Nguyen Nguyen ◽  
Kristiaan Neyts ◽  
Johan Lauwaert
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Thermal Inertia ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Silicon Thin Film ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Modules

The operating temperature is an essential parameter determining the performance of a photovoltaic (PV) module. Moreover, the estimation of the temperature in the absence of measurements is very complex, especially for outdoor conditions. Fortunately, several models with and without wind speed have been proposed to predict the outdoor operating temperature of a PV module. However, a problem for these models is that their accuracy decreases when the sampling interval is smaller due to the thermal inertia of the PV modules. In this paper, two models, one with wind speed and the other without wind speed, are proposed to improve the precision of estimating the operating temperature of outdoor PV modules. The innovative aspect of this study is two novel thermal models that consider the variation of solar irradiation over time and the thermal inertia of the PV module. The calculation is applied to different types of PV modules, including crystalline silicon, thin film as well as tandem technology at different locations. The models are compared to models that are described in the literature. The results obtained in different time steps show that our proposed models achieve better performance and can be applied to different PV technologies.

scholarly journals An Optimized Flutter-Driven Triboelectric Nanogenerator with a Low Cut-In Wind Speed

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 366
Author(s):  
Yang Xia ◽  
Yun Tian ◽  
Lanbin Zhang ◽  
Zhihao Ma ◽  
Huliang Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Vibration Behavior ◽  
Air Speed

We present an optimized flutter-driven triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) for wind energy harvesting. The vibration and power generation characteristics of this TENG are investigated in detail, and a low cut-in wind speed of 3.4 m/s is achieved. It is found that the air speed, the thickness and length of the membrane, and the distance between the electrode plates mainly determine the PTFE membrane’s vibration behavior and the performance of TENG. With the optimized value of the thickness and length of the membrane and the distance of the electrode plates, the peak open-circuit voltage and output power of TENG reach 297 V and 0.46 mW at a wind speed of 10 m/s. The energy generated by TENG can directly light up dozens of LEDs and keep a digital watch running continuously by charging a capacitor of 100 μF at a wind speed of 8 m/s.

Review on Renewable Energy Potential in Australian Subtropical Region (Central and North Queensland)

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 3846-3855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Baniyounes ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
M. G. Rasul ◽  
M. M. K. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Spatial Databases ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Subtropical Region ◽  
Energy Potential

In Australia the future demand for energy is predicted to increase rapidly. Conventional energy resources soaring prices and environmental impact have increased the interest in renewable energy technology. As a result of that the Australian government is promoting renewable energy; such as wind, geothermal, solar and hydropower. These types of energy are believed to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Renewable energy availability is controlled by climatic conditions such as solar radiation, wind speed and temperature. This paper aims to assess the potential of renewable energy resources, in particular wind and solar energy in an Australian subtropical region (Central and North Queensland) namely, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Townsville, and Cairns. Analysis is done by using the latest statistical state of Queensland energy information, along with measured data history of wind speed, solar irradiations, air temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure for those sites. This study has also shown that national assessments of solar and wind energy potential can be improved by improving local climatic data assessments using spatial databases of Central and North Queensland areas.

Evaluation of energy generation in Iraqi territory by solar photovoltaic power plants with a capacity of 20 MW

2022 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qusay Hassan ◽  
Saadoon Abdul Hafedh ◽  
Ali Hasan ◽  
Marek Jaszczur
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Plant Capacity

Abstract The study evaluates the visibility of solar photovoltaic power plant construction for electricity generation based on a 20 MW capacity. The assessment was performed for four main cities in Iraq by using hourly experimental weather data (solar irradiance, wind speed, and ambient temperature). The experimental data was measured for the period from 1st January to 31st December of the year 2019, where the simulation process was performed at a 1 h time step resolution at the same resolution as the experimental data. There are two positionings considered for solar photovoltaic modules: (i) annual optimum tilt angle and (ii) two-axis tracking system. The effect of the ambient temperature and wind on the overall system energy generated was taken into consideration. The study is targeted at evaluating the potential solar energy in Iraq and the viability of electricity generation using a 20 MW solar photovoltaic power plant. The results showed that the overall performance of the suggested power plant capacity is highly dependent on the solar irradiance intensity and the ambient temperature with wind speed. The current 20 MW solar photovoltaic power plant capacity shows the highest energy that can be generated in the mid-western region and the lowest in the northeast regions. The greatest influence of the ambient temperature on the energy genrated by power plants is observed in the southern regions.

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