Advanced modelling of E/UIPV systems from location to load

Olindo Isabella, Rudi Santbergen, Hesan Ziar, Andres Calcabrini, Juan Camilo Ortiz Lizcano, Elias Garcia Goma, Pramod Nepal, Veikko Schepel, Miro Zeman

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Abstract

We report on an advanced modelling approach to accurately predict the energy yield of custom environment / urban integrated photovoltaic systems (E/UIPV). Several submodels are here presented, and their mutual interaction discussed. The flexibility of our software platform allows to exhaustively simulate custom horizons in combination with rigid/flexible PV modules and in presence of albedo component. In this respect, a modelling example predicts AC-side yield with <1% error on annual basis with respect to actual data. In addition, our platform can also deal with colored/bifacial modules and soiling losses for PV energy yield potential or performance prediction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC
EditorsAlex Freundlich, Marko Topic, Akira Yamada
Place of PublicationPiscataway, MJ, USA
PublisherIEEE
Pages2691-2696
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-15386-8529-7
ISBN (Print)978-1-5386-8530-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - Waikoloa Village, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 201815 Jun 2018

Conference

Conference7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa Village
Period10/06/1815/06/18
Other (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC & 34th EU PVSEC)

Keywords

  • Custom horizons
  • DC-to-AC side yield
  • environment integrated PV systems
  • modelling
  • soiling
  • urban integrated PV systems

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