Estimation of output enhancement of a partially shaded BIPV array by the use of AC modules

Conference · Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1997

OSTI ID:304502

Gross, M A ^[1]; Martin, S O ^[2]; Pearsall, N M ^[3]

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1. Fachhochschule Heilbronn (Germany)
2. Univ. of South Australia, Adelaide (Australia)
3. Univ. of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom). Photovoltaics Applications Centre

The potential enhancement of output from the use of AC modules on a partially shaded building integrated PV array has been investigated for the PV facade demonstration project at the University of Northumbria in the UK. The system currently has an annual shading loss of about 25% and the study has shown that this could be reduced to about 19.5% by changing the electrical design. The paper describes the calculation method, using operational data from the system, and discusses the implications for the design of BIPV systems in urban areas where partial shading is likely.

• OSTI ID: 304502
• Report Number(s): CONF-970953-; TRN: IM9905%%194
• Resource Relation: Conference: 26. IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference, Anaheim, CA (United States), 29 Sep - 3 Oct 1997; Other Information: PBD: 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of Conference record of the twenty sixth IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference -- 1997; PB: 1477 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SHADING
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
BUILDINGS
WALLS
POWER LOSSES
DESIGN
MODIFICATIONS
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS