@inproceedings{08bd60cd78584bb5abbf43670c63c99f,
title = "A Simulation Study of Reconfigurable Modules for Higher Yields in Partially Shaded PV Systems",
abstract = "Photovoltaic systems in urban environments are usually partially shaded, thus the need for shade tolerant solar panels in the urban environment. We present the design of a series-parallel reconfigurable photovoltaic module. Given a specific irradiance distribution on its surface, it can change the interconnections between its solar cells to maximize the output power. First, we analyze the main trade-offs involved in the design of such module; then we propose an algorithm to choose the optimal module configuration; finally, we simulate the performance of different solar module architectures inferring the potential gain in annual energy yield.",
keywords = "Reconfigurable PV module, Shade tolerant PV, Urban Integrated PV",
author = "Andres Calcabrini and Raoul Weegink and Miro Zeman and Olindo Isabella",
year = "2020",
doi = "10.1109/PVSC45281.2020.9300447",
language = "English",
series = "Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)",
pages = "1335--1338",
booktitle = "2020 47th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2020",
address = "United States",
note = "47th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2020 ; Conference date: 15-06-2020 Through 21-08-2020",
}