Abstract:Accurate estimations of energy production in the planning and design stage of photovoltaic (PV) plants require advanced and efficient models to simulate shading effects. This is particularly important for plants located in complex terrain or plants that are affected by nearby shading obstacles. Herein, a hemicube approach is presented for calculating shading effects and assessing the model accuracy and performance for utility‐scale PV plants. The proposed model is thoroughly illustrated for common direct beam … Show more
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