Abstract
This paper suggests a measurable parameter, the so-called Shading Tolerability (ST), to be added on PV modules datasheet. Using this parameter, PV modules can be compared and classified regarding the ability to oppose shading effects. The parameter is extracted based on mathematical and probability analysis, then measured using a Large Area Steady State Solar (LASSS) simulator. Outdoor measurements proved a correlation between ST and Performance Ratio (PR) of PV modules. ST was also found to be independent of the ambient temperature, which indicates that it is a characteristic parameter of a PV module. Finally, a selection map for PV module installation at different climate conditions based on ST and temperature coefficient for maximum power (\gamma)is presented.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC |
Editors | Alex Freundlich, Marko Topic, Akira Yamada |
Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ, USA |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 664-667 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5386-8529-7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-5386-8530-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - Waikoloa Village, United States Duration: 10 Jun 2018 → 15 Jun 2018 |
Conference
Conference | 7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Waikoloa Village |
Period | 10/06/18 → 15/06/18 |
Other | (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC & 34th EU PVSEC) |
Keywords
- partial shading
- Photovoltaic (PV) module
- selection map
- shading tolerability (ST)
- temperature coefficient