An analysis of optimal installation condition and maximum power generation of photovoltaic systems applying Perez model

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Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) system is one of power generation systems. Solar light in PV system is like the fuel of the car. The quantity of electricity generation, therefore, is fully dependent on the available quantity of solar light on the system of each site. If a utility can predict the solar power generation on a planned site, it may be possible to set up an appropriate PV system there. It may be also possible to objectively evaluate the performances of existing solar systems. Based on the theories of astronomy and meteorology, in this paper, Perez model is simulated to estimate the available quantity of solar lights on the prevailed photovoltaic systems. Consequently the conditions for optimal power generation of each PV system can be analyzed. And the maximum quantity of power generation of each system can be also estimated by applying assumed efficiency of PV system. Perez model is simulated in this paper, and the result is compared with the data of the same model of Meteonorm. Simulated site is Daejeon, Korea with typical meteorological year(TMY) data of 1991-2010.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)683-689
Number of pages7
JournalTransactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
Volume61
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2012

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  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Beam diffuse
  • Irradiance
  • Optimal condition
  • Perez model
  • Photovoltaic system

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