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Large scale evaluation of photovoltaic technologies in different climates
conference contribution
posted on 2015-06-10, 09:21 authored by Brian Goss, C. Benfield, R. Gwillim, Martin BlissMartin Bliss, Matthias Strobel, Ralph GottschalgMost solar photovoltaic (PV) optimisation work to date has tended to take
a reductionist approach, focusing on how individual parameters affect energy
performance of systems. The impact of design choices on financial payback have
been researched separately, thereby overlooking potentially significant interactions.
This paper presents a project taking a more holistic approach to the problem of
system optimisation. It is unique in taking a systems engineering approach to solar
PV research, and recognises the needs of designers and specifiers in analysing the
effect of design choices on financial payback. Four near-identical, grid-connected
200kW PV systems are being installed onto large commercial rooftops in urban
areas, with comprehensive monitoring systems, therefore high quality data will be
used to validate any models used. This paper reports on the initial set-up and the
design of the scientific analysis.
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- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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- Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
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PVSAT5 5th Photovoltaic Science Applications and Technology Conference ProceedingsPages
65 - 68Citation
GOSS, B. ... et al, 2009. Large scale evaluation of photovoltaic technologies in different climates. IN: Hutchins, M. and Pearsall, N. (eds). 5th Photovoltaic Science Applications and Technology Conference Proceedings, PVSAT5, 1st-3rd April, Glyndŵr University, Wrexham, UK, pp.65-68Publisher
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2009Notes
This conference paper was presented at PVSAT-5: http://www.pvsat.org.uk/.Publisher version
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