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Bifacial modules used in cable based PV carport applications

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Cable based mounting of bifacial modules in a vertical or in a horizontal orientation is demonstrated, also on top of carports. Yield gains of 8% on a clear sky day for fixed vertically mounted bifacial modules were measured, together with higher yield at lower irradiance levels, by the use of the new fast module tracker. First results of applying the commercial tool PVSYST lead to annual additional electricity production in Switzerland of about 15% if the bifacial modules are tracked at two fixed positions relative to fixed mounted 30° tilted south oriented modules. These simulation show relevant deviations to the measured daily power production characteristics and will be improved in a future.

Source: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften digital collection (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)

Authors: Franz Baumgartner, H. Nussbaumer, Thomas Baumann, Fabian Carigiet, Nico Keller, Daniel Schär, A. Büchel, Corrado Comparotto, R. Harney, Andreas Schneider

Institutions: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, University of Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2979045933

FWCI: 0.22

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