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http://dx.doi.org/10.5370/KIEE.2013.62.3.371

Prediction of Output Power for PV Module with Tilted Angle and Structural Design  

Ko, Jae-Woo (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Konkuk University)
Yun, Na-Ri (Photovoltaic Research department, Hyundai Heavy Industries)
Min, Yong-Ki (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Konkuk University)
Jung, Tae-Hee (Solar Energy department, Korea Institute of Energy Research)
Won, Chang-Sub (Smart Grid Lab, Power Conversion Team, LS)
Ahn, Hyung-Keun (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Konkuk University)
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The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers / v.62, no.3, 2013 , pp. 371-375 More about this Journal
Abstract
A new model about output power prediction of PV module with various tilted angles and cell to cell distances has been proposed in this paper. Light intensity arrived on a solar cell could be changed by characteristics of PV module materials. Refractive indices, thickness and absorption coefficients of glass, EVA, solar cell and Backsheet are used to predict output. Also, the incident angle of light is changed 0 to 90[$^{\circ}$] and cell to cell distances are 5, 10 15[mm]. Two types of light incident on a solar cell are considered which are direct to a solar cell and reflected from Backsheet. The intensity of the incident light directly into the solar cell is reduced through glass and EVA about 17.5[%] in theoretical way. It has an error of 2.26[%] compared with experimental result. The results for compare theoretical with experimental data is validated within the error of 6.3[%]. This paper would be a research material to predict output power when the PV module is installed outdoor or a building.
Keywords
PV module; Tilt angle; Cell to cell distance; Prediction output; Optical approach;
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