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I-V response test of 60-150W mono-crystalline solar panel.
- Source :
- Frontiers in Energy Research; 2024, p1-14, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This work investigates the discrepancies in electrical parameters of mono-crystalline solar panels between Ago-Iwoye weather conditions and the manufacturer's specified ideal conditions. Manufacturer's specifications are typically based on 1,000 W/m<superscript>2</superscript> global solar irradiance, AM 1.5, and 25°C operating temperature, while actual weather conditions at installation sites can vary significantly. Mono-crystalline (single-crystal) silicon solar panels of capacities 60, 80, 100, and 150 W were evaluated through current-voltage (I-V) response tests at an installation site in Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, with solar irradiance exposure from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The analysis of I-V and P-V curves revealed a significant reduction in maximum power output by 28.6%, 25.9%, 28.9%, and 19.36%, respectively, compared to the manufacturer's stated values. This deviation underscores the importance of considering local weather conditions during solar PV projects, and we recommend adding an additional 20%-30% of the total solar panel capacity during installations to account for variations in solar irradiance and operating temperatures, ensuring optimal performance and effective solar power generation in Ago-Iwoye and similar areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2296598X
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Frontiers in Energy Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177450153
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2024.1375854