Modelling and Simulation of Solar PV Array Field Incorporated with Solar Irradiance and Temperature Variation to Estimate Output Power of Solar PV Field

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-257
Author(s):  
Vishwesh Kamble ◽  
Milind Marathe
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Variation ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Dc Power ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Pv Cell ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Photovoltaic systems are designed to feed either to grid or direct consumption. Due to global concerns, significant growth is being observed in Grid connected solar PV Plants. Since the PV module generates DC power, inverter is needed to interface it with grid. The power generated by a solar PV module depends on surrounding such as irradiance and temperature. This paper presents modelling of solar PV arrays connected to grid-connected plant incorporated with irradiance and temperature variation, to design simulator to study and analyse effect on output power of solar PV arrays with irradiance and temperature variation, also to estimate the output power generated by PV arrays. The mathematical model is designed implemented separately on simulator for each PV components connected in PV systems, which are PV cell, Module, sting, array and field of arrays. The results from simulation based on model are verified by the data collected from power plants and experiments done on solar PV cell.

scholarly journals Effect of Colour Spectrum and Plastic on the Performance of PV Solar System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 10843-10846
Keyword(s):  
Output Power ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Primary Input ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Cell ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Two Factors

Solar irradiation is the primary input for the solar PV module. Different types of PV module are used to get high efficiency such as polycrystalline, monocrystalline and amorphous PV module . Among all module polycrystalline PV cell is the most reliable one. Two valuable inputs of a solar PV cell are solar irradiation and temperature. For temperature, solar PV material is very sensitive. However, solar irradiation has many types of wavelengths, and each wavelength has a different effect on solar cell because each wavelength has different energy frequency. Energy frequency is the primary term which affects the output of PV panel.so in this paper two types of experimental analysis has done to know the effect of the colour spectrum, and another experiment has done to know the effect of different types of plastic on PV panel. The experimental data used to verify the efficiency and output power of the system. The results show how the output power and efficiency of PV affected by these two factors.

Simulation-based Solar PV Module Maximum Output Power and Dust Accumulation Profiles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelebaone Tsamaase ◽  
Japhet Sakala ◽  
Edward Rakgati ◽  
Ishmael Zibani ◽  
Edwin Matlotse
Keyword(s):  
Output Power ◽  
Maximum Output Power ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Dust Accumulation

scholarly journals Reconfigurable Distributed Power Electronics Technique for Solar PV Systems

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1121
Author(s):  
Kamran Ali Khan Niazi ◽  
Yongheng Yang ◽  
Tamas Kerekes ◽  
Dezso Sera
Keyword(s):  
Energy Yield ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Charge Redistribution ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
In Series ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Power Balancing

A reconfiguration technique using a switched-capacitor (SC)-based voltage equalizer differential power processing (DPP) concept is proposed in this paper for photovoltaic (PV) systems at a cell/subpanel/panel-level. The proposed active diffusion charge redistribution (ADCR) architecture increases the energy yield during mismatch and adds a voltage boosting capability to the PV system under no mismatch by connected the available PV cells/panels in series. The technique performs a reconfiguration by measuring the PV cell/panel voltages and their irradiances. The power balancing is achieved by charge redistribution through SC under mismatch conditions, e.g., partial shading. Moreover, PV cells/panels remain in series under no mismatch. Overall, this paper analyzes, simulates, and evaluates the effectiveness of the proposed DPP architecture through a simulation-based model prepared in PSIM. Additionally, the effectiveness is also demonstrated by comparing it with existing conventional DPP and traditional bypass diode architecture.

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 Quantification of PV Power and Economic Losses Due to Soiling in Qatar

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3364
Author(s):  
Amr Zeedan ◽  
Abdulaziz Barakeh ◽  
Khaled Al-Fakhroo ◽  
Farid Touati ◽  
Antonio S. P. Gonzales
Keyword(s):  
Output Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Financial Loss ◽  
Grid Systems ◽  
Dust Density

Soiling losses of photovoltaic (PV) panels due to dust lead to a significant decrease in solar energy yield and result in economic losses; this hence poses critical challenges to the viability of PV in smart grid systems. In this paper, these losses are quantified under Qatar’s harsh environment. This quantification is based on experimental data from long-term measurements of various climatic parameters and the output power of PV panels located in Qatar University’s Solar facility in Doha, Qatar, using a customized measurement and monitoring setup. A data processing algorithm was deliberately developed and applied, which aimed to correlate output power to ambient dust density in the vicinity of PV panels. It was found that, without cleaning, soiling reduced the output power by 43% after six months of exposure to an average ambient dust density of 0.7 mg/m3. The power and economic loss that would result from this power reduction for Qatar’s ongoing solar PV projects has also been estimated. For example, for the Al-Kharasaah project power plant, similar soiling loss would result in about a 10% power decrease after six months for typical ranges of dust density in Qatar’s environment; this, in turn, would result in an 11,000 QAR/h financial loss. This would pose a pressing need to mitigate soiling effects in PV power plants.

scholarly journals Modeling of Photovoltaic Module Using the MATLAB

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 59-69
Author(s):  
Alok Dhaundiyal ◽  
Divine Atsu
Keyword(s):  
Standard Test ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Mathematical Model

This paper presents the modeling and simulation of the characteristics and electrical performance of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. Genetic coding is applied to obtain the optimized values of parameters within the constraint limit using the software MATLAB. A single diode model is proposed, considering the series and shunt resistances, to study the impact of solar irradiance and temperature on the power-voltage (P-V) and current-voltage (I-V) characteristics and predict the output of solar PV modules. The validation of the model under the standard test conditions (STC) and different values of temperature and insolation is performed, as well as an evaluation using experimentally obtained data from outdoor operating PV modules. The obtained results are also subjected to comply with the manufacturer’s data to ensure that the proposed model does not violate the prescribed tolerance range. The range of variation in current and voltage lies in the domain of 8.21 – 8.5 A and 22 – 23 V, respectively; while the predicted solutions for current and voltage vary from 8.28 – 8.68 A and 23.79 – 24.44 V, respectively. The measured experimental power of the PV module estimated to be 148 – 152 W is predicted from the mathematical model and the obtained values of simulated solution are in the domain of 149 – 157 W. The proposed scheme was found to be very effective at determining the influence of input factors on the modules, which is difficult to determine through experimental means.

scholarly journals Photo Voltaic (PV) Cell Characteristics Design using M.File in Matlab

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-57
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power System ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Electric Power System ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Pv Cell ◽  
Photo Voltaic

Solar energy is an emergent trend suitable for power production in both industrial and household appliances. The distributed renewable resource like solar energy is projected to act as a major responsibility in the forthcoming smart grid applications and technology. For the generation of electricity from solar power, it is essential to analyze the performance characteristics of the solar Photo Voltaic (PV) module, for instance, the power output of a PV panel and the prominent conversion efficiency. The performance of the electrical characterisation of a Photo Voltaic (solar) cells or module delivers the bond among the generated current and voltage on a typical solar PV cell which is termed as a V-I characteristic curve of solar cells. In this paper, a single diode correspondent circuit has been considered to inspect Voltage (V-I) and Power (P-V) characteristics for different insolation levels of a typical 100 W polycrystalline solar PV module. In order to validate the graphical depiction of the solar cell or module operation, M.file in MATLAB software was used. The generated characteristic curves summarise the connection between the current (I) and voltage (V) at the existing state of temperature with different irradiance. The obtained Power-Voltage (P-V) characterisation grant the essential information for building a solar electric power system to drive close up to its maximum peak powerpoint while feasible. The resulted graphs reveal that while considering the single diode model, the level of insolation varies with series resistance and by the generation of photo-current which in turn delivers the rapport of efficiency of solar cells. The proposed system is the initial step to learn a hybrid power system where some other renewable sources can be combined along with a solar power generation system.

scholarly journals Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Generation: A Lifeline for the European Coal Regions in Transition

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katalin Bódis ◽  
Ioannis Kougias ◽  
Nigel Taylor ◽  
Arnulf Jäger-Waldau
Keyword(s):  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Pv Systems

The use of coal for electricity generation is the main emitter of Greenhous Gas Emissions worldwide. According to the International Energy Agency, these emissions have to be reduced by more than 70% by 2040 to stay on track for the 1.5–2 °C scenario suggested by the Paris Agreement. To ensure a socially fair transition towards the phase-out of coal, the European Commission introduced the Coal Regions in Transition initiative in late 2017. The present paper analyses to what extent the use of photovoltaic electricity generation systems can help with this transition in the coal regions of the European Union (EU). A spatially explicit methodology was developed to assess the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential in selected regions where open-cast coal mines are planned to cease operation in the near future. Different types of solar PV systems were considered including ground-mounted systems developed either on mining land or its surroundings. Furthermore, the installation of rooftop solar PV systems on the existing building stock was also analysed. The obtained results show that the available area in those regions is abundant and that solar PV systems could fully substitute the current electricity generation of coal-fired power plants in the analysed regions.

Design and Implementation of High Voltage Photovoltaic Electrolysis System for Solar Fuel Production from CO2

MRS Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (55) ◽  
pp. 3359-3364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gowri M. Sriramagiri ◽  
Nuha Ahmed ◽  
Wesley Luc ◽  
Kevin Dobson ◽  
Steven S. Hegedus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Coupling Efficiency ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Power Coupling ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Tafel Curve ◽  
Electrolysis System

ABSTRACTGrowing interest in the use of CO2 as a feedstock for fuel generation has led to increased interest in solar CO2 electrolysis for renewable fuel generation which has a variety of applications ranging from providing renewable sources for energy-dense carbon fuels, to curbing high-density emissions from power plants, industries and automobiles. The challenges of integrated solar-to-carbon fuel converters, where the photovoltaic (PV) material is immersed in the electrolyte, are well-known: the need for unique PV cell designs; material incompatibility; corrosion; and optical losses. In this paper, a PV-electrolysis system is presented, where a flow-cell electrolyzer is power-matched to a high-performance solar PV module array which has two system design advantages: 1) use of standard PV cells external to the electrolyzer, which allows de-coupling the design, fabrication and operation of the PV system from that of the electrolyzer; and 2) enabling optimization of the PV configuration to maximize power coupling efficiency to the specific electrolyzer Tafel curve, with or without the use of electronic power-conditioning devices. The implemented system resulted in a peak SFE of 6.5%, a competitive solar-to-fuel efficiency (SFE) figure to those reported in literature.

scholarly journals Preliminary Evaluation of a Rooftop Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Installation under the Climatic Conditions of Texas (USA)

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 586
Author(s):  
Fadhil Y. Al-Aboosi ◽  
Abdullah F. Al-Aboosi
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Performance Ratio ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Pv Systems

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have demonstrated growing competitiveness as a viable alternative to fossil fuel-based power plants to mitigate the negative impact of fossil energy sources on the environment. Notwithstanding, solar PV technology has not made yet a meaningful contribution in most countries globally. This study aims to encourage the adoption of solar PV systems on rooftop buildings in countries which have a good solar energy potential, and even if they are oil or gas producers, based on the obtained results of a proposed PV system. The performance of a rooftop grid-tied 3360 kWp PV system was analyzed by considering technical, economic, and environmental criteria, solar irradiance intensity, two modes of single-axis tracking, shadow effect, PV cell temperature impact on system efficiency, and Texas A&M University as a case study. The evaluated parameters of the proposed system include energy output, array yield, final yield, array and system losses, capacity factor, performance ratio, return on investment, payback period, Levelized cost of energy, and carbon emission. According to the overall performance results of the proposed PV system, it is found to be a technically, economically, and environmentally feasible solution for electricity generation and would play a significant role in the future energy mix of Texas.

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