Experimental investigation of 4E performance studies of a vertical bifacial solar module during summer and winter

Vimala, M.; Ramadas, Geetha

doi:10.1007/s11356-021-16864-1

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“…[29] A trade-off evaluation between traditional crops for food/feed cultivation on notwatered arable land and energy production was assessed in the work of Sacchelli et al [30] Muthu et al carried out an investigation to find the best possible orientation for vertical bifacial PV modules in India, with and without tracking, evaluating various technical, environmental, and economic parameters. [31] Rucker et al assert that PV modules vertically installed can generate competitive amounts of electricity if designed properly, and in particular they suggest the use of double high modules, by-pass diodes and to decouple the bottom and top modules through two inverters. [32] Johansson et al found out, through fluid dynamic simulations, that bifacial PV modules, if installed vertically, can achieve greater efficiency than tilted ones, thanks to lower operating temperatures.…”

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Optimal Photovoltaic Array Layout of Agrivoltaic Systems Based on Vertical Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules

Arena,

Aneli,

Gagliano

et al. 2023

Solar RRL

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An agrivoltaic (APV) plant is a complex system, where solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation is concomitant with agricultural production. The performances associated with these activities could be antagonistic as the presence of PV installation might reduce the favorable conditions for agriculture and vice versa. In this context, vertical bifacial PV (AbPV) farms could represent a fascinating perspective to optimize the land’s dual‐use request. This means finding geometrical configurations for the AbPV plant to produce the same energy as ground‐mounted PV farms, not hinder agricultural activities, and limit the Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) deficit. This study evaluates the performances of a vertical bifacial APV plant, located in the southeast of Sicily, as a function of the PV modules’ plan allocation (i.e. orientation and array density). The analyses developed through numerical simulations using two software tools, SAM and PVsyst, compare the relative capabilities of monofacial and vertical bifacial farms in terms of acceptable PAR debit, and energy yield as a function of the array density. The land equivalent ratios (LER) of vertical AbPVs from a maximum values of 1.93 (p/h = 2.5) and a minimum of 1.56 (p/h = 5.0) for crops which have low sensitive response to the drop of solar radiation, while from 1.71 and 1.42 for crops which have higher sensitive response to the drop of solar radiation.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Optimal Photovoltaic Array Layout of Agrivoltaic Systems Based on Vertical Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules

Arena,

Aneli,

Gagliano

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“…These include integration into the outer walls of buildings [5] and incorporation into agrivoltaic farm systems [6], where their extremely low soiling rates compared to inclined systems are of particular benefit, as is the shading offered to sensitive crops. This low soiling of vertical systems also applies to snow loading, and when considered together with the strong dependance on albedo, vertical bifacial panels are particularly attractive for northern climates, such as Alaska, where a combination of east-west oriented vertical panels and south-facing tilted bifacial panels are considered to smooth out daily and annual production profiles [7].…”

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Energetic Comparison of Vertical Bifacial to Tilted Monofacial Solar

Reagan

Kurtz

2022

IEEE J. Photovoltaics

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In this article, a vertical bifacial + reflector configuration is presented as a candidate for solar canals and other applications that allow dual use of the land. Modeling with weather data from Merced, CA shows output to be competitive with fixed 20°tilt systems, with south-facing vertical orientation showing 117% and 87% of annual output of south-facing 20°systems with and without a reflector, respectively. Repetition with weather data from Houston, Denver, and Miami produces similar results, with values ranging from 112%-121% and 82%-94%, which serve as conservative estimates due to lack of modeled soiling on tilted systems in the latter comparison. South-facing vertical orientations have better performance in nonsummer months relative to other systems, resulting in a flatter seasonal curve, with useful implications for load balancing and energy storage. East-and westfacing vertical orientations outperform their fixed tilt defaults, even without a reflector, and tolerate higher dc/ac inverter ratios than similar south-facing vertical orientations before appreciable clipping effects are seen.

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Suitability of On Site Solar Generation, Including Vertical Bifacial Panels, for a Charging Station Analogous to a Present Day Convenience Store

Reagan

Kurtz

2022

2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC)

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Experimental investigation of 4E performance studies of a vertical bifacial solar module during summer and winter

Cited by 4 publications

References 38 publications

Optimal Photovoltaic Array Layout of Agrivoltaic Systems Based on Vertical Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules

Optimal Photovoltaic Array Layout of Agrivoltaic Systems Based on Vertical Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules

Energetic Comparison of Vertical Bifacial to Tilted Monofacial Solar

Suitability of On Site Solar Generation, Including Vertical Bifacial Panels, for a Charging Station Analogous to a Present Day Convenience Store

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