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PV array behaviour in tropical environmental conditions
conference contribution
posted on 2010-05-26, 14:03 authored by Rolando Soler-Bientz, Lifter Ricalde-Cab, M. Diaz-OcheitaThe PV modules temperature within a PV array and its performance as electrical generator are closely
related with the environmental temperature at the installation site. Particularly in tropical locations, the solar radiation
that arrives to the photovoltaic modules surface follows a pattern conditioned by the geographical position and the
environmental conditions of the measurement site. Another important role is also played by the wind diurnal pattern that
can modulate the effects of the solar radiation on the modules temperature. The presented research studied the
performance of a PV modules array installed on the roof of the Energy Laboratory at the Autonomous University of
Yucatan (Eastern of Mexico) considering the solar radiation patterns, the temperature of the PV modules and the wind
speed and wind direction. The results of this research will contribute to optimize the sizing procedures for PV
applications in tropical regions with similar climatic conditions.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Citation
SOLER-BIENTZ, R., RICALDE-CAB, L. and DIAZ-OCHEITA, M., 2008. PV array behaviour in tropical environmental conditions. IN: Proceedings of the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Valencia, Spain, September 2008.Publisher
© WIP-Renewable EnergiesVersion
- NA (Not Applicable or Unknown)
Publication date
2008Notes
This conference paper was presented at the 23rd EUPVSEC and is available from: www.photovoltaic-conference.comLanguage
- en