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Improved methods for the measurement and modeling of PV module and system performance for all operating conditions

Conference ·
OSTI ID:175542
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The objective of this work was to develop improved performance model for modules and systems for for all operating conditions for use in module specifications, system and BOS component design, and system rating or monitoring. The approach taken was to identify and quantify the influence of dominant factors of solar irradiance, cell temperature, angle-of-incidence; and solar spectrum; use outdoor test procedures to separate the effects of electrical, thermal, and optical performance; use fundamental cell characteristics to improve analysis; and combine factors in simple model using the common variables.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
175542
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP--411-20379; CONF-9509187--; ON: DE96000468
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English