Performance evaluation of an off-grid photovoltaic system in Saudi Arabia

Rehman, Shafiqur; El-Amin, Ibrahim

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2012.08.004

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“…The results described here indicated a low performance ratio owing to the extremely high ambient temperature, which would cause the modules to operate at high temperatures. A study by Rehman and El-Amin 32) has shown that energy performance is strongly dependent on operation module temperature. It is expected to obtain a higher PR in winter than in summer, which was also reported by De Soto et al 33) …”

Section: I-v Characteristicsmentioning

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Performance analysis of field-exposed multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules over 30 years

Zhang

Han

Huang

et al. 2018

Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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In this paper, we present the energy performance and degradation of multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules after a 30-year operation under hot and humid climatic conditions. A comprehensive analysis was conducted by visual inspection, electrical performance evaluation, and system final yield evaluation. Visual inspection revealed the yellowing and delamination of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and cracks in the backsheet were found to be the most frequent defects. It is possible to perform a comparison between final and initial parameters. The average performance degradation over 30 years from 1986 to 2016 is 6.51%. The annual average degradation has been found to be only 0.22%/year. System output power and performance ratio (PR) were also analyzed, giving an annual PR of 69.72%. These results indicate that the actual lifetime of PV modules is significantly longer than the warranty periods of 25 years, and still with good performance and reliability.

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Section: I-v Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Performance analysis of field-exposed multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules over 30 years

Zhang

Han

Huang

et al. 2018

Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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“…Therefore, it is hard to accurately validate the current study using the PV system unless it is tested in real controlled experiments, but that was not conducted here. In order to test the credibility of the results and to make sure that simulation results were within a reasonable range, data from the already-installed 5.28 kW capacity isolated grid PV power plant at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) (Rehman & El-Amin, 2012) was simulated in Energy Plus, then the two were compared. Their PV system was modelled and simulated in the same conditions as provided in their study as far as possible (Figure 10).…”

Section: Electricity Generation (Bipv) Validationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Potential of Solar Energy in Saudi Arabia: The Residential Sector

Al-Ghamdi¹,

Alshaibani²

2018

JEA

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Saudi Arabia is considered one of the largest oil consumer countries. The country's contribution to global warming is continuously growing; local consumption of electrical energy is high and the demand is rapidly increasing. Based on the Kingdom's current energy status and its future plans, solar energy is shown as an attractive alternative, ample, reliable and clean resource for sustainable development. This study, review and investigates the potential of implementing solar energy into the Saudi residential sector by optimizing the integration of PV technology into buildings. The study field is confined to the typical Saudi house. Different BIPV placement methods were proposed and investigated through varied cases. Every case was parametrically tested solo in site so its highest energy potential could be measured first, creating a comparative baseline for its potential within the neighborhood-tested scenarios. The resulting impact was measured and analyzed through the measures of energy generation and consumption.

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“…PR is used to compare and evaluate performances of PV systems in different regions and at different times. PR is calculated using equation (6): [23,29].…”

Section: Performance Ratiomentioning

confidence: 99%