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Bifacial Simulation in SAM

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1473754
A bifacial irradiance model is introduced within the System Advisor Model (SAM). The modeling steps and implementation in SAM are presented. The results of a bifacial simulation are compared against several other modeling programs and shown to match within 1 - 2 percent for fixed-axis and horizontal single axis tracked systems. An example case study is presented to demonstrate how the model can be used to evaluate bifacial systems, with a variety of results presented to illustrate different sensitivities.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (EE-4S)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308;
OSTI ID:
1473754
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-6A20-72360
Conference Information:
Presented at the BiFi PV 2018 Workshop, 10-11 September 2018, Lakewood, Colorado
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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