TITLE:
Results in Sizing and Simulation of PV Applications Based on Different Solar Cell Technologies
AUTHORS:
Alexandru Diaconu, Laurentiu Fara, Paul Sterian, Dan Craciunescu, Silvian Fara
KEYWORDS:
Photovoltaic, Simulations, Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, Copper Indium Selenide, Solar Cells, Photovoltaic Lighting, Photovoltaic Water Pumping System
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering,
Vol.5 No.1,
January
19,
2017
ABSTRACT: Modeling and simulation of photovoltaic (PV) systems represents an essential task for the integration of PV panels in current power applications. At the present time, there are sizing tools of photovoltaic systems available on the market, taking into account the proposed energy consumption, site localization and system cost. An advanced specialized program (PVSyst) was considered. The sizing and simulations of two PV important applications were developed using PV modules based on three different technologies: monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon, as well as CIS. Our results showed how different types of solar cell technologies influenced the final power output and performances for a PV LED lighting, as well as for a PV water pumping system, in terms of overall yield, efficiency and system availability.