Incorporating a three dimensional photovoltaic structure for optimum solar power generation – the effect of height

Mafimidiwo, Olufunmilayo Alice; Saha, Akshay Kumar

doi:10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i2a1338

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“…Additionally, Allouhi et al, [11] studied the energy production from two PV technologies in an institutional building in Morocco by evaluating the economic and environmental aspects and comparing them with other PV plants worldwide. The impact of variations in PV module parameters, temperature, the height of solar PV plates from the ground, weather conditions, different geographical locations, and the diffusion of light on the generation of electrical power has been investigated by Ibrahim and Anani, [12] Ike, [13] Mafimidiwo and Saha, [14] and Mohanty and Wittkopf, [15]. A study by Vijay et al, [16] on performance analysis of a 15 kW standalone solar PV system installed in Vellore District, Tamil, reported energy yield ranging from 6,500-7,000 kWh, PR of 78%, and utilization factor of 6.97%.…”

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Technical and Enviro-economic Analysis of a 0.78 kWp PV System

Cheruiyot,

Komen,

Tonui

et al. 2024

JENRR

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Aim: To determine the technical, economic and environmental performance analysis of an installed PV backup system. Study Design: To attain this goal, analysis were performed using a freely available PVSyst 6.7.0 software tool. Economic evaluation was performed using respective present worth of individual component prices. Environmental performance comparison is made between the PV system and diesel generator when each is used as an independent backup system. Input in-situ measured data were determined, measured and keyed into the tool. Place and Duration of Study: The system is installed in an institutional building in a tropical climatic zone with coordinates 0.42 N and 35.03 E. The system was studied for a period of one year where data was collected and recorded for techno-enviroeconomic analysis. Methodology: The system consists of four PV modules rated at 0.78 KWp, charge controller and an inverter unit and battery bank, and is utilized as a power backup system to supply electricity whenever power failure occurs, which is frequent and real in Kenya. The techno-enviroeconomic performances analysis of the system were evaluated using the PVSyst software, a freely available design and analytical tool, where input data were measured and recorded at the site. Results: The performance analysis of the system showed that PV array efficiency of 13.24%, FF of 0.68, CF of 21.23%, and PR of 73.63% and generated electrical energy of 1092 kWh/year. The LCOE of PV electricity was 0.059 $/kWh, while total saving of CO2 emission in tons of CO2 was 9.0 tCO2 with LCE value of 331 gCO2/ kWh. Conclusion: Techno- enviroeconomic performance results of the studied PV system show that the system can contribute significantly to the mitigation of CO2 emission. This work also could be helpful for consumers and policy makers in the choice of renewable based or fossil based backup generation systems.

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Technical and Enviro-economic Analysis of a 0.78 kWp PV System

Cheruiyot,

Komen,

Tonui

et al. 2024

JENRR

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“…Designs of effective hybrid protection schemes for a power system network with solar energy penetration that are based on the use of signal processing techniques are reported in [5,6]. The impact of variations in PV module parameters, temperature, the height of solar PV plates from the ground, weather conditions, different geographical locations, and the diffusion of light on the generation of electrical power has been investigated in [7][8][9][10]. In [11], the authors investigated the influence of solar irradiance intensity levels considering the parameters such as ideality factor, saturation current, series resistance, and shunt resistance of polycrystalline silicon solar cells.…”

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Performance Evaluation of a MW-Size Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Plant Considering the Impact of Tilt Angle

Sharma

Mahela²,

Hussien

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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This paper presents a study for the estimation of generation from a large-scale, grid-interfaced solar PV plant using the PVsyst software. This study aims to investigate the effect of tilt angle on the performance of the grid-integrated solar PV plant. Two types of tilt angle test plants, i.e., a fixed tilt angle of 30° (1 MW) and two seasonal tilt angles, in summer 13° and in winter 30° (2.5 MW), have been selected at the same location in Bikaner, India. The performance of the proposed test solar power plants, rated at 1 MW (fixed tilt angle) and 2.5 MW (two seasonal tilt angles), is established by comparing the results obtained using the PVsyst software with the practical data of annual solar insolation. It is established that the radiation incident on PV modules will increase by 2.41% if two seasonal tilt angles are considered. Hence, the annual capacity utilization factor (CUF) has increased by 0.26%. Furthermore, it is established that the proposed method’s performance is superior compared to the statistical methods reported in the literature.

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State-of-the-art review of 3DPV technology: Structures and models

Cui

Zhu

Zoras

et al. 2019

Energy Conversion and Management

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Increasing energy conversion efficiency from sunlight to power is one of the key solutions for the world's energy shortage and greenhouse gas reduction, but the conventional flat photovoltaic module without sun tracking mechanism has the low sunlight energy collection ability. This paper presents the state-of-the-art three-dimensional photovoltaic (3DPV) technology with high photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency, which is able to absorb off-peak sunlight and reflected light more effectively, thereby it can generate more power. At first, this paper is to catalogue and critique different 3DPV structures and models, as well as assess their characteristics. Afterwards, the main influence factors on the 3DPV structures and models including shape, height and spacing of the solar cells, latitude of the installation, optimal device design and shadow cast, are reviewed. Finally, the challenges and future technological developments of 3DPV structures and models are highlighted. This study demonstrated that the 3DPV technology can increase the captured sunlight approximately 15-30% in comparison with the conventional flat PV technology.

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Incorporating a three dimensional photovoltaic structure for optimum solar power generation – the effect of height

Cited by 12 publications

References 25 publications

Technical and Enviro-economic Analysis of a 0.78 kWp PV System

Technical and Enviro-economic Analysis of a 0.78 kWp PV System

Performance Evaluation of a MW-Size Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Plant Considering the Impact of Tilt Angle

State-of-the-art review of 3DPV technology: Structures and models

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