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Title: Summary of photovoltaic system performance models

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed overview of photovoltaics (PV) performance modeling capabilities that have been developed during recent years for analyzing PV system and component design and policy issues. A set of 10 performance models have been selected which span a representative range of capabilities from generalized first-order calculations to highly specialized electrical network simulations. A set of performance modeling topics and characteristics is defined and used to examine some of the major issues associated with photovoltaic performance modeling. Next, each of the models is described in the context of these topics and characteristics to assess its purpose, approach, and level of detail. Then each of the issues is discussed in terms of the range of model capabilities available and summarized in tabular form for quick reference. Finally, the models are grouped into categories to illustrate their purposes and perspectives.

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Research Org.:
Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
5148570
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/20356-11
ON: DE84009746
DOE Contract Number:
AI01-76ET20356
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; F-CHART; LIFE-CYCLE COST; PERFORMANCE; RELIABILITY; SOLAR CELLS; SYSTEMS ANALYSIS; TRANSIENTS; COST; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS; PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS; POWER SUPPLIES; SIMULATION; SOLAR EQUIPMENT; 140600* - Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Power Systems

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Smith, J. H., and Reiter, L. J. Summary of photovoltaic system performance models. United States: N. p., 1984. Web. doi:10.2172/5148570.
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@article{osti_5148570,
title = {Summary of photovoltaic system performance models},
author = {Smith, J. H. and Reiter, L. J.},
abstractNote = {The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed overview of photovoltaics (PV) performance modeling capabilities that have been developed during recent years for analyzing PV system and component design and policy issues. A set of 10 performance models have been selected which span a representative range of capabilities from generalized first-order calculations to highly specialized electrical network simulations. A set of performance modeling topics and characteristics is defined and used to examine some of the major issues associated with photovoltaic performance modeling. Next, each of the models is described in the context of these topics and characteristics to assess its purpose, approach, and level of detail. Then each of the issues is discussed in terms of the range of model capabilities available and summarized in tabular form for quick reference. Finally, the models are grouped into categories to illustrate their purposes and perspectives.},
doi = {10.2172/5148570},
journal = {},
number = ,
volume = ,
place = {United States},
year = {Sun Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1984},
month = {Sun Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1984}
}
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    A detailed overview of photovoltaics (PV) performance modeling capabilities developed for analyzing PV system and component design and policy issues is provided. A set of 10 performance models are selected which span a representative range of capabilities from generalized first order calculations to highly specialized electrical network simulations. A set of performance modeling topics and characteristics is defined and used to examine some of the major issues associated with photovoltaic performance modeling. Each of the models is described in the context of these topics and characteristics to assess its purpose, approach, and level of detail. The issues are discussed inmore » terms of the range of model capabilities available and summarized in tabular form for quick reference. The models are grouped into categories to illustrate their purposes and perspectives.« less

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    Computer models which are usually placed in the category of photovoltaic systems performance models are described. These cover a range of approaches and capabilities from aggregate, first-order models to far more detailed analyses of PV systems. The complete set of models which fit this criteria is presented and reviewed. This information is presented in an easily referenceable format. This work was performed for the Project Analysis and Integration Center at JPL.

  • Performance data are presented for a 100 kW-peak grid connected flat panel photovoltaic power supply at a New Mexico shopping center for the month of December 1981. Data include daily and monthly electrical energy produced, daily and monthly incident solar energy in the array plane, efficiency of the array and of the power conditioner, capacity factor, insolation, and the data acquisition mode and recording interval plot. Also included is a site event report involving the operating data acquisition system. (LEW)

  • Performance data are briefly summarized for a 135 kW grid connected photovoltaic fixed flat plate roof mounted array system with reflector augmentation at an Oklahoma museum for the month of March, 1982. Data include daily and monthly electrical energy produced by the array field, daily and monthly solar energy incident on the array plane, average array field efficiency, PV system efficiency, capacity factor, monthly average plane-of-array insolation, and the data acquisition mode and recording interval plot. A number of start-up difficulties occurred, and a catastrophic equipment failure on March 11 caused the system to be shut down. (LEW)

  • For the month of February 1982, performance data are summarized for a 100 kW-peak, flat panel, grid-connected photovoltaic power supply at a New Mexico shopping center. Data given include daily and monthly energy produced, daily and monthly insolation, array efficiency, power conditioner efficiency, photovoltaic system efficiency, and capacity factor. Also given is a data acquisition mode and recording interval plot that gives for each day the daylight hours with the system on and with it off, nighttime hours, and those hours for which no data were acquired. (LEW)