A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules
In this work, we propose a simulation tool designed for the analysis and optimization of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules, which are currently under the spotlight in the renewable energy scenario. The tool is conceived to support researchers and engineers by providing fast and accurate predictions...
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| description | In this work, we propose a simulation tool designed for the analysis and optimization of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules, which are currently under the spotlight in the renewable energy scenario. The tool is conceived to support researchers and engineers by providing fast and accurate predictions of the PV module yield under various operating and environmental conditions. For a chosen geographical site, the impact of module orientation, tilt, albedo, sky conditions, ambient temperature, and so on can be effortlessly determined. In case of nonuniformity across the cells dictated by localized architectural shading, dirt, bird drops, and defects, a circuit-based cell-level approach can be activated to compute the module production. An extensive simulation campaign is performed by assuming that the panels are installed in Naples without loss of generality. Results are shown to give detailed insights into the performance of bifacial modules, thus providing unambiguous guidelines for their correct installation. Further analyses are conducted to demonstrate the tool capability to quantify the detrimental influence of a poorly-irradiated cell on the backside, as well as of cracked cells. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1a0f0fe0ca5b4a90bbfec33a8a3679d82025-08-20T01:49:08ZengMDPI AGSolar2673-99412025-01-0151210.3390/solar5010002A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic ModulesVincenzo d’Alessandro0Santolo Daliento1Mahmoud Dhimish2Pierluigi Guerriero3Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 4000 Roskilde, Sjælland, DenmarkDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, ItalyIn this work, we propose a simulation tool designed for the analysis and optimization of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules, which are currently under the spotlight in the renewable energy scenario. The tool is conceived to support researchers and engineers by providing fast and accurate predictions of the PV module yield under various operating and environmental conditions. For a chosen geographical site, the impact of module orientation, tilt, albedo, sky conditions, ambient temperature, and so on can be effortlessly determined. In case of nonuniformity across the cells dictated by localized architectural shading, dirt, bird drops, and defects, a circuit-based cell-level approach can be activated to compute the module production. An extensive simulation campaign is performed by assuming that the panels are installed in Naples without loss of generality. Results are shown to give detailed insights into the performance of bifacial modules, thus providing unambiguous guidelines for their correct installation. Further analyses are conducted to demonstrate the tool capability to quantify the detrimental influence of a poorly-irradiated cell on the backside, as well as of cracked cells.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9941/5/1/2albedobifacial modulemonofacial moduleorientationphotovoltaic (PV)tilt |
| spellingShingle | Vincenzo d’Alessandro Santolo Daliento Mahmoud Dhimish Pierluigi Guerriero A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules Solar albedo bifacial module monofacial module orientation photovoltaic (PV) tilt |
| title | A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_full | A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_fullStr | A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_short | A Tool for a Fast and Accurate Evaluation of the Energy Production of Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_sort | tool for a fast and accurate evaluation of the energy production of bifacial photovoltaic modules |
| topic | albedo bifacial module monofacial module orientation photovoltaic (PV) tilt |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9941/5/1/2 |
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