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Experimental Benchmarking of Partial Shading Effect on Thin-Film and Crystalline-Silicon Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Year: 2019

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Partial shading affects the performance and reliability of thin-film and crystalline-silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) modules. In this paper, the thin-film and c-Si modules are experimentally benchmarked by introducing various partial shading patterns over the modules. More specifically, experiments are performed using SPISUN 5600 SLP-based test-rig. The benchmarking reveals that thin-film and c-Si technologies behave differently under the same shading patterns. Furthermore, thermographic images are also presented to explore the effect of partial shading on both modules.

Source: QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology)

DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20192019-4av.1.6

Authors: Niazi, K.A.K., Yang, Y., Spataru, S.V., Mutarraf, M.U., Sera, D.

Institution: Aalborg University

Language: English

Topic: Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3046102014