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An analysis methodology for the power generation of a solar power plant considering weather, location, and installation conditions

입지 및 설치방식에 따른 태양광 발전량 분석 방법에 관한 연구

  • 허병노 (대구대학교 스마트융합시스템공학과) ;
  • 이재현 (대구대학교 기계공학부)
  • Received : 2023.11.16
  • Accepted : 2023.12.07
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

The amount of power generation of a solar plant has a high correlation with weather conditions, geographical conditions, and the installation conditions of solar panels. Previous studies have found the elements which impacts the amount of power generation. Some of them found the optimal conditions for solar panels to generate the maximum amount of power. Considering the realistic constraints when installing a solar power plant, it is very difficult to satisfy the conditions for the maximum power generation. Therefore, it is necessary to know how sensitive the solar power generation amount is to factors affecting the power generation amount, so that plant owners can predict the amount of solar power generation when examining the installation of a solar power plant. In this study, we propose a polynomial regression analysis method to analyze the relationship between solar power plant's power generation and related factors such as weather, location, and installation conditions. Analysis data were collected from 10 solar power plants installed and operated in Daegu and Gyeongbuk. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the amount of power generation was affected by panel type, amount of insolation and shade. In addition, the power generation was affected by interaction of the installation angle and direction of the panel.

태양광 발전소의 발전량은 기상 조건, 지리적 조건, 태양광 패널 설치 조건과 높은 상관관계를 갖는다. 과거 연구들에서는 발전량에 영향을 미치는 요소를 찾아내었고, 그 중 일부는 태양광 패널이 최대 전력량을 생산할 수 있는 최적의 조건을 찾았었다. 하지만, 태양광발전소 설치 시 현실적 제약을 고려하면 최대 발전량 조건을 만족시키기는 매우 어렵다. 발전소 소유자가 태양광발전소 설치를 검토할 때 태양광 발전량을 예측하기 위해서는 발전량에 영향을 미치는 요인들의 민감도를 알아야 한다. 본 논문에서는 태양광발전소의 발전량과 날씨, 위치, 설치 조건 등 관련 요인들과의 관계를 분석하기 위한 다항회귀분석 방법을 제안한다. 분석자료는 대구, 경북에 설치·운영되는 태양광발전소 11개소로부터 수집하였다. 분석 결과 발전량은 패널 종류, 일사량, 음영 유무에 영향을 받으며 패널 설치 각도와 방향이 복합적인 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다.

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