An experimental investigation of performance of photovoltaic modules in Pakistan

Bashir, Muhammad Anser; Ali, Hafız Muhammad; Ali, Muzaffar; Siddiqui, Aysha Maryam

doi:10.2298/tsci130613134b

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“…The output power of PV module varies linearly with the solar irradiance (Bashir et al, 2015). So, Irradiance has the major impact on power output of photovoltaic modules.…”

Section: Effect Of Irradiance On Power Outputmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dust accumulation effects on efficiency of solar PV modules for off grid purpose: A case study of Kathmandu

2016

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“…The output power of PV module varies linearly with the solar irradiance (Bashir et al, 2015). So, Irradiance has the major impact on power output of photovoltaic modules.…”

Section: Effect Of Irradiance On Power Outputmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dust accumulation effects on efficiency of solar PV modules for off grid purpose: A case study of Kathmandu

2016

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“…Performance Ratio. The performance ratio (PR) falls between relations of yield factor of the PV plant divided by the reference yield (system yield) as illustrated in [9,23,32]. Usually, performance ratio and module efficiency of PV modules decreased with the increase of solar irradiance and high module temperature [21].…”

Section: Availability Factormentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Energy Production and Energy Yield Assessment Based on Feasibility, Design, and Execution of 3 × 50 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Pilot Project in Nooriabad

Jamil

Zhao

Zhang

et al. 2017

International Journal of Photoenergy

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The installation of 3 × 50 MW (150 MW DC) large utility scale solar power plant is ground based using ventilated polycrystalline module technology with fixed tilt angle of 28°in a 750-acre land, and the site is located about 115 km northeast of Karachi, Pakistan, near the town of ThanoBula Khan, Nooriabad, Sindh. This plant will be connected to the utility distribution system through a national grid of 220 kV outgoing double-loop transmission line. The 3 × 50 MW solar PV will be one of the largest tied grid-connected power projects as the site is receiving a rich average solar radiation of 158.7 kW/h/m 2 /month and an annual average temperature of about of 27°C. The analysis highlights the preliminary design of the case project such as feasibility study and PV solar design aspects and is based on a simulation study of energy yield assessment which has all been illustrated. The annual energy production and energy yield assessment values of the plant are computed using the PVSYST software. The assumptions and results of energy losses, annual performance ratio (PR) 74.73%, annual capacity factor 17.7%, and annual energy production of the plant at 232,518 MWh/year are recorded accordingly. Bear in mind that reference recorded data indicates a good agreement over the performance of the proposed PV power plant.

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“…It shows the influence of the serial resistance on efficiency of solar cell, in other words, it shows how much the solar cell is close to ideal one [11] [12]. Nevertheless, In order to increased power output of a PV system, solar cells are mounted in series and parallels.…”

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“…Despite the fact that irradiation is the main indicator of PV potential, it is also necessary to consider secondary parameters such as PV technology, environmental parameters (wind, temperature, humidity) which allowed us to quantify with precision the amount of electricity produced by a PV system. Based on experimental investigation in Pakistan, it has been reported that monocrystalline silicon modules are more efficient than other modules, but have shown a higher decrease at higher module temperatures [12]. It has investigated that the impact of irradiance and temperature on PV system [20] [21].…”

Section: Effect Of Ambient Temperature Irradiance Wind and Humiditymentioning

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Sensitivity of Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency to Weather and Dust over West Africa: Comparative Experimental Study between Niamey (Niger) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Dajuma¹,

Yahaya²,

Touré³

et al. 2016

CWEEE

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Energy demand is increasing while we are facing a depletion of fossils fuels, the main source of energy production in the world. These last years, photovoltaic (PV) system technologies are growing rapidly among alternative sources of energy to contribute to mitigation of climate change. However, PV system efficiency researches operating under West African weather conditions are nascent. The first objective of this study is to investigate the sensitivity of common monocrystalline PV efficiency to local meteorological parameters (temperature, humidity, solar radiation) in two contrasted cities over West Africa: Niamey (Niger) in a Sahelian arid area and Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) in atropical humid area. The second objective is to quantify the effect of dust accumulation on PV efficiency in Niamey (Niger). The preliminary results show that PV efficiency is more sensitive to high temperature change especially under Niamey climate conditions (warmer than Abidjan) where high ambient temperatures above 33˚C lead to an important decrease of PV efficiency. Increase of relative humidity induces a decrease of PV efficiency in both areas (Niamey and Abidjan). A power loss up to 12.46% is observed in Niamey after 21 days of dust accumulation.

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An experimental investigation of performance of photovoltaic modules in Pakistan

Cited by 35 publications

References 22 publications

Dust accumulation effects on efficiency of solar PV modules for off grid purpose: A case study of Kathmandu

Dust accumulation effects on efficiency of solar PV modules for off grid purpose: A case study of Kathmandu

Evaluation of Energy Production and Energy Yield Assessment Based on Feasibility, Design, and Execution of 3 × 50 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Pilot Project in Nooriabad

Sensitivity of Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency to Weather and Dust over West Africa: Comparative Experimental Study between Niamey (Niger) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

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An experimental investigation of performance of photovoltaic modules in Pakistan

Cited by 35 publications

References 22 publications

Dust accumulation effects on efficiency of solar PV modules for off grid purpose: A case study of Kathmandu

Dust accumulation effects on efficiency of solar PV modules for off grid purpose: A case study of Kathmandu

Evaluation of Energy Production and Energy Yield Assessment Based on Feasibility, Design, and Execution of 3 × 50 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Pilot Project in Nooriabad

Sensitivity of Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency to Weather and Dust over West Africa: Comparative Experimental Study between Niamey (Niger) and Abidjan (C&#244;te d’Ivoire)

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Sensitivity of Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency to Weather and Dust over West Africa: Comparative Experimental Study between Niamey (Niger) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)