scholarly journals Study of the second-generation of CdTe and CIGS thin film PV modules under natural sunlight conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
K. Dyndal ◽  
◽  
J. Sanetra ◽  
K. Marszalek
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Outdoor Exposure ◽  
Temperate Climate ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Instantaneous Power ◽  
Cigs Thin Film ◽  
External Conditions

There is a significant amount of research in the literature concerning the performance of solar panels operating during outdoor exposure, but the full topic is not yet exhausted. One of the reasons is that the photovoltaic cell technology is constantly evolving. In this paper, a comparison of two types of CdTe and CIGS modules operated with a nominal power of 80 W and 140 W, respectively is studied. The module tests were performed under external conditions during autumn, winter, spring, and summer from October 2019 to July 2020 in the temperate climate of Miękinia, South Poland. The photovoltaic panels were connected to the electric grid via microinverters. During the tests, the temperature of the panels was monitored. To determine the influence of solar radiation on the energy conversion efficiency of photovoltaic panels, a pyranometer installed in the plane of the panels was used. Based on the monitoring of the atmospheric conditions and the measurement of instantaneous power, the efficiency of the modules is determined.

scholarly journals The Use of Drone Photo Material to Classify the Purity of Photovoltaic Panels Based on Statistical Classifiers

Sensors ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Tomasz Czarnecki ◽  
Kacper Bloch
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Soil Dust ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Statistical Classifiers ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Subject

The subject of this work is the analysis of methods of detecting soiling of photovoltaic panels. Environmental and weather conditions affect the efficiency of renewable energy sources. Accumulation of soil, dust, and dirt on the surface of the solar panels reduces the power generated by the panels. This paper presents several variants of the algorithm that uses various statistical classifiers to classify photovoltaic panels in terms of soiling. The base material was high-resolution photos and videos of solar panels and sets dedicated to solar farms. The classifiers were tested and analyzed in their effectiveness in detecting soiling. Based on the study results, a group of optimal classifiers was defined, and the classifier selected that gives the best results for a given problem. The results obtained in this study proved experimentally that the proposed solution provides a high rate of correct detections. The proposed innovative method is cheap and straightforward to implement, and allows use in most photovoltaic installations.

scholarly journals GENERATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY THROUGH ROADS, BRIDGES AND CYCLE PATHS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo De Carvalho Gorges ◽  
Johanes Paulo Wedekind ◽  
Gabriela Akemi Perez Kimura ◽  
Jéssica Wasny Martins Rosella ◽  
Welysson Herrero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Wind Generation ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Piezoelectric Energy ◽  
Pressure Sensitive ◽  
Sound Barrier ◽  
One Year

Abstract: The economic growing and technological development brought advantages to society. However, the adoption of the sustainable development is necessary so the future generations will not be compromised. In this way, the present work has as its objective presenting a bibliographical review about roads, bridges and bike lanes that generate renewable energy. The photovoltaic panels are very important to generate energy on the roads and, as an example, the acoustic barriers on the roads can be exchanged or implemented with photovoltaic panels to maintain the function of sound barrier and of generator of electric power at the same time. Another way of generating renewable energy are bike lanes, in the Netherlands, as an example, it is utilized a special concrete, superimposed by a layer of highly resistant glass with photovoltaic cells, so the installed floor can convert sunlight into energy. The piezoelectric energy can also generate energy in bike lanes using a pressure-sensitive floor with friction from bicycle tires. When it comes to bridges, a project developed in Italy intends to place solar panels and wind generation turbines in a bridge as a way of generating energy, generating around 40 million kW/h in one year. The proposal of this bridge is to fulfill empty spaces among the existing pillars on the bridge to integrate the system of wind turbines in the structure. It can be concluded that, throughout time, the renewable energies have been standing out and civil construction has shown an important role in this sector, presenting technological solutions and taking advantage of spaces in relation to the implantation of roads, bridges and bike lanes.Key words: Sustainability. Renewable Energy. Photovoltaic Plates. Piezoeletric Energy. Wind Energy.

scholarly journals ANÁLISE DOS PARÂMETROS PARA GERAÇÃO DE ENERGIA SOLAR FOTOVOLTAICA NO ACRE, BRASIL

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (20) ◽  
pp. 202129
Author(s):  
Vivyane Alencar Marques Araújo do Nascimento ◽  
Taynara Bastos Trindade ◽  
Clarice Maia Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Cell Temperature ◽  
Photovoltaic Efficiency ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Energy ◽  
Insolation Maximum

ANALYSIS OF PARAMETERS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION IN ACRE, BRAZILANÁLISIS DE PARÁMETROS PARA LA GENERACIÓN DE ENERGÍA SOLAR FOTOVOLTAICA EN ACRE, BRASILRESUMOEnergia solar é obtida através de placas solares fotovoltaicas com a função de captar a energia do sol e transformar em energia elétrica, aumentando a geração de energia solar nas regiões com maior captação de energia luminosa. Assim, neste artigo analisou-se os parâmetros para geração de energia solar fotovoltaica no Acre, Brasil. Coletou-se dados referentes a insolação, temperaturas máximas e mínimas, precipitação e umidade relativa no Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, irradiação solar, no Centro de Referências para Energias Solar e Eólica Sérgio de S. Brito, regionais do Vale do Juruá e Vale do Acre, no período de 2015-2020. As análises foram quantitativas, utilizando o cálculo da média e cálculo do plano inclinado. Na comparação das regionais, o Vale do Acre apresentou melhores resultados para geração de energia solar e com um ângulo com a maior média diária anual de irradiação solar, considerando-se projetar-se células fotovoltaicas na regional. O trabalho apresenta que o Acre possui bastante insolação e irradiação solar, indicando alto potencial de geração de energia solar para as regionais do estado.Palavras-chave: Eficiência Fotovoltaica; Radiação Solar; Temperatura da Célula Fotovoltaica; Irradiação.ABSTRACTSolar energy is obtained through photovoltaic solar panels with the function of capturing the sun's energy and transforming it into electrical energy, increasing the generation of solar energy in regions with greater capture of light energy. Thus, the parameters for the generation of photovoltaic solar energy in Acre, Brazil were analyzed. Data on insolation, maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation and relative humidity were collected at the National Institute of Meteorology, solar irradiation, at the Reference Center for Solar and Wind Energy Sérgio de S. Brito, regions of Vale do Juruá and Vale do Acre, in the period 2015-2020. Analyzes were quantitative, using mean calculation and inclined plane calculation. When comparing the regions, Vale do Acre presented better results for solar energy generation and with an angle with the highest annual daily average of solar irradiation, considering the project of photovoltaic cells in the region. The work shows that Acre has a lot of insolation and solar irradiation, indicating a high potential for generating solar energy for the regional regions of the state.Keywords: Photovoltaic Efficiency; Solar Radiation; Photovoltaic Cell Temperature; Irradiation.RESUMENLa energía solar se obtiene a través de paneles solares fotovoltaicos con la función de captar la energía del sol y transformarla en energía eléctrica, aumentando la generación de energía solar en las regiones con mayor captación de energía luminosa. Así, se analizaron los parámetros para la generación de energía solar fotovoltaica en Acre, Brasil. Los datos sobre insolación, temperaturas máximas y mínimas, precipitación y humedad relativa fueron recolectados en el Instituto Nacional de Meteorología, irradiación solar, en el Centro de Referencia de Energía Solar y Eólica Sérgio de S. Brito, regiones de Vale do Juruá y Vale do Acre, en el período 2015-2020. Los análisis fueron cuantitativos, utilizando cálculo de medias y cálculo de plano inclinado. Al comparar las regiones, Vale do Acre presentó mejores resultados para la generación de energía solar y con un ángulo con el promedio diario anual más alto de irradiación solar, considerando el diseño de células fotovoltaicas en la región. El trabajo muestra que Acre tiene mucha insolación e irradiación solar, lo que indica un alto potencial de generación de energía solar para las regiones regionales del estado.Palabras clave: Eficiencia Fotovoltaica; Radiación Solar; Temperatura de la Celda Fotovoltaica; Irradiación.

Analysis of the influence of the angle of inclination of solar panels on the operation of the grid using renewable energy sources

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
D. OSTRENKO ◽  
◽  
Oleksandr Kollarov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Dynamic Change ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Electrical Network ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Solar Insolation ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Model Studies

When considering the operation of the solar panel and performing modeling of its operation in [1], such input parameters as the level of solar insolation (the amount of light coming to the SP) and the value of the outside temperature on the solar panels themselves were taken into account. However, such an important parameter as the angle of inclination of the solar panels was not taken into account in such modeling. The value of this parameter takes into account, of course, the level of solar insolation, because the level of light that enters the JV directly depends on the angle at which they are located. However, it has not been considered that sensors (or luxmeters) for measuring illumination may be located at an angle other than the angle of inclination of the solar panel or, more importantly, the solar panels themselves due to their design features may not receive enough solar radiation. can take into account light sensors. This possibility exists at an angle of inclination close to zero, ie at dawn and sunset. This article is designed to take into account the influence of the angle of inclination of solar panels through the use of empirical dependencies and to test the theoretical foundations that have been formed in previous articles [1-4]. This article demonstrates the practical significance of taking into account the value of the angle of inclination of solar panels in the calculations of the photovoltaic plant. To do this, we first analyzed the state of the issue and the available methods of changing the angle of inclination in the operation of the electrical network with photovoltaic panels. Secondly, the influence of the geometric arrangement of the panels was taken into account when constructing the mathematical model. Studies have concluded that the optimal method of controlling the angle of inclination of photovoltaic panels is its seasonal change. After all, the application of this method increases the power output of RES with an average of 35% in summer and 10% in winter compared to fixed panels and does not require additional and sometimes very expensive equipment compared to the dynamic change of angle during the day. Further use of the proposed method will bring the values obtained during the simulation to the practical ones obtained when working with the installation.

scholarly journals Exploring harnessing wind power in moving reference frames with application to vehicles

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 168781401986568
Author(s):  
Oleg Goushcha ◽  
Robert Felicissimo ◽  
Amir H Danesh-Yazdi ◽  
Yiannis Andreopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Reference Frames ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Mass ◽  
Specific Power ◽  
Moving Frames ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions

The possibility of extracting wind power from unique configurations embedded in moving vehicles using microturbine devices has been investigated. In such environments with moving frames or platforms, powered either by humans like bicycles or by chemical reactions like automobiles, the specific power of the air motion is much greater and less intermittent than in stationary wind turbines anchored to the ground in open atmospheric conditions. In a translational frame of reference, the rate of work done by the drag force acting on the wind harnessing device due to the relative motion of air should be taken into account in the overall performance evaluation through an energy balance. A device with a venting tube has been tested that connects a high-pressure stagnating flow region in the front of the vehicle with a low-pressure region at its rear. Our analysis identified two key areas to focus on for potentially significant rewards: (1) vehicles with high energy conversion efficiency, which require a high mass flow rate through the venting duct, and (2) vehicles with low energy conversion efficiency with wakes, which will be globally affected by the introduction of the venting duct device in a manner that reduces their drag so that there is a net gain in power generation.

scholarly journals Method for Estimating Solar Energy Potential Based on Photogrammetry from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2144
Author(s):  
Jose Eduardo Fuentes ◽  
Francisco David Moya ◽  
Oscar Danilo Montoya
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
3D Data ◽  
Surface Models

This study presents a method to estimate the solar energy potential based on 3D data taken from unmanned aerial devices. The solar energy potential on the roof of a building was estimated before the placement of solar panels using photogrammetric data analyzed in a geographic information system, and the predictions were compared with the data recorded after installation. The areas of the roofs were chosen using digital surface models and the hemispherical viewshed algorithm, considering how the solar radiation on the roof surface would be affected by the orientation of the surface with respect to the sun, the shade of trees, surrounding objects, topography, and the atmospheric conditions. The results show that the efficiency percentages of the panels and the data modeled by the proposed method from surface models are very similar to the theoretical efficiency of the panels. Radiation potential can be estimated from photogrammetric data and a 3D model in great detail and at low cost. This method allows the estimation of solar potential as well as the optimization of the location and orientation of solar panels.

scholarly journals Smart Solar Panels: In-situ Monitoring of Photovoltaic Panels based on Wired and Wireless Sensor Networks

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 535-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Papageorgas ◽  
D. Piromalis ◽  
K. Antonakoglou ◽  
G. Vokas ◽  
D. Tseles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
In Situ Monitoring ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels

Numerical Study of the Efficiency of Flat Plate Solar Collectors in Different External Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 659 ◽  
pp. 435-439
Author(s):  
Cătălin George Popovici ◽  
Sebastian Hudisteanu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Flat Plate ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Air Velocity ◽  
External Temperature ◽  
Renewable Source ◽  
Inlet Flow Rate ◽  
External Conditions

In this paper is presented a numerical investigation of efficiency of the solar thermal panels for different external conditions. The aim of the study was the analysis of flat plate solar panels that are placed in a temperate zone, such as the climate of Romania. The opportunity of the study is proven by the growing tendency in using renewable source of energy and especially of the solar thermal one. The variables considered in the study were the inlet flow rate, external temperature, air velocity and intensity of solar radiation.

scholarly journals Effect of exercise and humid heat upon pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and blood concentration

1920 ◽  
Vol 91 (636) ◽  
pp. 111-126 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Temperate Climate ◽  
Human Organism ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
Hot Climate ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
Short Time

The effect of exercise on the human body has been made the subject of much study at different times. Researches have been carried out under atmospheric conditions such as prevail in different parts of Northern Europe, and they have been extended in a few instances to the effects of high temperature and humidity upon the human body. In the latter observations the conditions such as high temperature and varying humidity were produced by artificial means only, and general deductions as to the influence of an actual tropical climate upon the human organism cannot be safely drawn from them. In these experiments the subjects were living in a temperate climate, were exposed to heat and humidity for a short time only, and left the hot chamber at the end of the experiment for an atmosphere of coolness and comfort; in the tropics, on the other hand, the inhabitants are continuously exposed to heat and humidity without respite. Conclusions of real value can thus be drawn only from observations actually carried out in a hot climate, and systematic work in this direction is still lacking. Although observations have been made in the tropics on body temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate, and metabolism, yet their object has only been to obtain normal standards for the tropics for comparison with those of Europe.

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