Comprehensive modelling and sizing of PV systems from location to load

Conference paper (2015)

Authors

O. Isabella Photovoltaic Materials and Devices - EEMCS
G. Ganesan Nair Photovoltaic Materials and Devices - EEMCS
A Tozzi External organisation
J Hernandez Castro Barreto External organisation
G.R. Chandra Mouli DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage - EEMCS
F Lantsheer Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
S van Berkel SolarNRG
M. Zeman Photovoltaic Materials and Devices - EEMCS
Research Group
Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (EEMCS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2015 O. Isabella, G. Ganesan Nair, A Tozzi, J Hernandez Castro Barreto, G.R. Chandra Mouli, F Lantsheer, S van Berkel, M. Zeman
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2015.347
Simulation Sustainability Photovoltaic
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Published Date

01-04-2015

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Department

Electrical Sustainable Energy

Research Group

Photovoltaic Materials and Devices

Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are progressively used for decentralized electricity generation. To obtain the maximum yield from such systems, optimisation of all components is essential. In this contribution, we provide a comprehensive modelling and sizing of PV systems for any location. Three applications are here presented providing real time monitoring of PV potential, accurate prediction of yield taking into account thermodynamic temperature effects, optimization of modules orientation addressing the effects of shading and efficient sizing of inverter for a higher yield output. When combined, these models can accurately predict the real time performance of any PV system.