Optimizing Bifacial PV Systems (Q3 FY2020 Project Report)
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
This project has four main technical objectives. Develop and improve bifacial performance models by adding the capability to evaluate electrical behavior and performance of bifacial modules and arrays under realistic field conditions including irradiance variability caused by racking, module frame, and position in the array. Instrument and monitor performance of fielded bifacial systems to validate performance models and to measure, analyze and publish on bifacial energy gain. These should include both research and commercial bifacial systems and cover a variety of deployment applications. Evaluate optimal bifacial system designs using simulations leveraging high performance computing, and also using full sized and miniaturized experimental field deployments. Establish and contribute to international test standards for bifacial system performance, testing, and safety, and work with the community to establish installation and siting best practices.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1647907
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2020-8326R; 689881
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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