Performance Characteristics and Efficiency Enhancement Techniques of Solar PV System: A review

Abstract

In constant degradation of conventional sources and shifting fuel costs, has prompted research into alternate power generating options in recent years. A substantial study has been conducted in the literature to properly harvest power from green energy resources. This publication aims to provide a quick assessment of various PV Performance Characteristics on different factors (such as varying irradiation, temperature, parallel & series connection, tilt angle, shading, environment impact, and different type of PV modules), to bring all of the research activities in this field under one tent. This work resulted that the efficiency and performance of the PV system are greatly affected by module temperature, irradiation, shadow, and tilt angle. Hence, each of the characteristics of the solar PV module has been examined critically with reasons, remedies, and techniques applied. Finally, a concise review with enumerated data has been presented which lightened the pathway for new researchers working in Solar Photovoltaics.