RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application

This paper includes a definition of a new and original concept in the photovoltaic field, RMS current of a photovoltaic generator for grid-connected systems. The RMS current is very useful for calculating energy losses in cables used in a PV generator. As well, a current factor has been defined in...

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Main Authors: P. J. Pérez, G. Almonacid, J. Aguilera, J. de la Casa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-01-01
Series:International Journal of Photoenergy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/356261
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description This paper includes a definition of a new and original concept in the photovoltaic field, RMS current of a photovoltaic generator for grid-connected systems. The RMS current is very useful for calculating energy losses in cables used in a PV generator. As well, a current factor has been defined in order to simplify RMS current calculation. This factor provides an immediate (quick and easy) calculation method for the RMS current that does not depend on the case particular conditions (orientation, location, etc.). RMS current and current factor values have been calculated for different locations and modules.
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spelling doaj-art-0bf1c31e4c4144a9b58ee3e09b164c0b2025-02-03T01:27:43ZengWileyInternational Journal of Photoenergy1110-662X1687-529X2008-01-01200810.1155/2008/356261356261RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and ApplicationP. J. Pérez0G. Almonacid1J. Aguilera2J. de la Casa3IDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainIDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainIDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainIDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainThis paper includes a definition of a new and original concept in the photovoltaic field, RMS current of a photovoltaic generator for grid-connected systems. The RMS current is very useful for calculating energy losses in cables used in a PV generator. As well, a current factor has been defined in order to simplify RMS current calculation. This factor provides an immediate (quick and easy) calculation method for the RMS current that does not depend on the case particular conditions (orientation, location, etc.). RMS current and current factor values have been calculated for different locations and modules.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/356261
spellingShingle P. J. Pérez
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RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application
International Journal of Photoenergy
title RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application
title_full RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application
title_fullStr RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application
title_full_unstemmed RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application
title_short RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application
title_sort rms current of a photovoltaic generator in grid connected pv systems definition and application
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