• 신재생에너지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2021

Renewable energy has become more popular with the increase in the use of solar power. Consequently, the disposal of defective and old solar panels is gradually increasing giving rise to a new problem. Furthermore, the efficiency and power output decreases with aging. Researchers worldwide are engaged in solving this problem by developing eco-module technologies that restore and reuse the solar panels according to the defect types rather than simple disposal. The eco-module technology not only solves the environmental problem, but also has economic advantages, such as extending the module life. Replacement of encapsulants contributes to a major portion of the module maintenance plan, as the degradation of encapsulants accounts for 60% of the problems found in modules over the past years. However, the current International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard testing was designed for the commercialization of solar modules. As the problem caused by long-term use is not considered, this method is not suitable for the quality assurance evaluation of the eco-module. Therefore, to design a new accelerated test, this paper provides an overview of EVA degradation and comparison with the IEC and accelerated tests.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.154-163
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• 2024

The energy demand in the world is expected to exceed 740 million TJ by 2040 and our dependence on fossil fuels needs to be switched to sustainable and renewable energy sources like solar energy. Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) is one of the best approaches to extracting solar energy. There are more than 200 BIPV products in the market currently but when it comes to integrating these products into the technical aspects such as buildings' structural integrity, thermal, daylight retainment and aesthetic prospects to be considered. The share of BIPV integration potential of different building types in the world of residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and other buildings account for 66%, 4.8%, 8.1%, 19.9%, and 1.2% accordingly. Many solar technologies developed to achieve architectural requirements, but the main problem is the trade-off between efficiency and aesthetic appeal, which is less than 10% in coloured and transparent solar modules. This paper discusses the different applications of solar photovoltaics (PV) in building architecture, technical requirements, and different module technologies. The article provides a comprehensive guide for researchers and designers working on the development of BIPV integrations.

• KIEAE Journal
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2017

In power supply systems for urban areas, issues such as a progressive tax have escalated recently. In this regard, photovoltaic power generation, which is appraised as an alternative power generation system, is drawing attention increasingly for its high stability and applicability to existing infrastructure. This study assessed the realistic feasibility of photovoltaic power generation and also analyzed the economic benefits expected when it is linked with green roof, which is likely to promote ecological functions in urban areas, based on the Seoul solar map, RPS, and actual monitoring data. The economics analysis of 30kW photovoltaic power generation applied with the monthly average horizontal solar radiation of six grades in the Seoul solar map showed that positive NPV was up to grade 4, while grade 5 or poorer showed negative NPV and indicated that it is difficult to assure appropriate feasibility. Compared with non-afforestation, when green roof was applied, monthly average power improvement efficiency was 7.2% at highest and 3.7% at lowest based on yearly actual monitoring data. The annual average was 5.3%, and the efficiency was high relatively in summer, including September and November. As for the economic benefits expected when 30kw photovoltaic power generation is combined with green roof based on the average horizontal solar radiation of grade 1 in the Seoul solar map, SP has improved 0.2 years to 7.4 years, and EP has improved 0.5 years to 8.3 years.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.281-284
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• 2007

Recently, we have developed p-i-n a-Si:H single junction thin film solar cells with RF (13.56MHz) plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system, and also successfully fabricated the mini modules ($>300cm^2$), using the laser patterning technique to form an integrated series connection. The efficiency of a mini module was 7.4% ($Area=305cm^2$, Isc=0.25A, Voc=14.74V, FF=62%). To fabricate large area modules, it is important to optimise the integrated series connection, without damaging the cell. We have newly installed the laser patterning equipment that consists of two different lasers, $SHG-YVO_4$ (${\lambda}=0.532{\mu}m$) and YAG (${\lambda}=1.064{\mu}m$). The mini-modules are formed through several scribed lines such as pattern-l (front TCO), pattern-2 (PV layers) and pattern-3 (BR/back contact). However, in the case of pattern-3, a high-energy part of laser shot damaged the textured surface of the front TCO, so that the resistance between the each cells decreases due to an incomplete isolation. In this study, the re-deposition of SnOx from the front TCO, Zn (BR layer) and Al (back contact) on the sidewalls of pattern-3 scribed lines was observed. Moreover, re-crystallization of a-Si:H layers due to thermal damage by laser patterning was evaluated. These cause an increase of a leakage current, result in a low efficiency of module. To optimize a-Si:H single junction thin film modules, a laser beam profile was changed, and its effect on isolation of scribed lines is discussed in this paper.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제10권11호
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• pp.1277-1284
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 태양전지를 태양과 항상 법선 방향이 되도록 하기 위해 수평방향으로 놓여진 태양전지판을 ${\pm}90^{\circ}$까지 대칭 회전 가능토록 하는 비선형형상의 가이드홈을 가진 단축 추적장치를 제안하고, 비선형형상에 대한 수식을 정립하고자 한다. 그 결과 가이드 홈의 비선형 형상을 확정할 수 있었고, 특히 회전 링크의 길이가 달라져도 회전링크의 길이를 반영하는 가이드 홈을 정확히 확정할 수 있다. 이를 통해 기존의 1축 추적장치에 비해 약 10%이상의 태양전지 효율향상이 가능하며, 또한 어떤 크기의 태양전지판에 대해서도 최적의 비선형 형상 가이드 홈을 갖는 가이드 부재를 제공할 수 있고 대량 생산도 가능하다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.403-407
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• 2023

In this paper, in order to investigate the efficiency of solar power generation system operation, we have studied operation cases such as generation amount, utilization rate, and generation time, and the following conclusions were obtained. The amount of power generation in 2017 was 1,311.48 MWh, and the amount of power generation in 2018 was 1,226.03 MWh. In 2021, 1,184.28 MWh was generated, and 90.30% compared to 2017, and the amount of power generation decreased by 1.94% every year. The deterioration of photovoltaic modules could be seen as one cause of the decrease in power generation. 1,977.74 MWh was generated in the spring, and 1,621.77 MWh was generated in the summer. In addition, 1,478.87 MWh was generated in the fall, and 1,110.55 MWh was generated in the winter, showing a lot of power generation in the order of spring, summer, fall, and winter. From 2017 to 2022, the seasonal utilization rate, daily power generation time, and daily power generation were investigated, and it could be seen that the spring utilization rate varies from 19.29% to 16.99%. It could be seen that the daily generation time in winter decreased from 2.67 hours to 2.13 hours, and in spring it generated longer than spring from 4.63 hours to 4.08 hours. In addition, the daily power generation in winter also decreased from 2.67 MWh to 2.13 MWh, and in spring it decreased from 4.63 MWh to 4.08 MWh, but it could be seen that it is more than in winter.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2013

Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) allows light transmission and the application of various colors that make it especially suitable for building-integrated PV (BIPV) application. In order to apply DSC module into windows, it has to be panelized: DSC module should be protected with reinforced glass to the entire surface. Up to date, it seems to be common to make double glazing with DSC modules with air gaps between the glasses and the DSC modules. Few research has been conducted on the characteristics of various glazing types with DSC modules. This study aims to analyze the electrical performance of DSC modules according to panelizing method for glazing unit with DSC modules. The prototype of the DSC glazing that applied silicone filler between DSC modules and glasses was developed. The electrical performances of this type of DSC glazing with the filler and rather conventional double glazing with DSC modules were compared. Their performances were measured using a solar simulator that is suitable for DSC performance testing. The results indicated that the electrical performance of the filler type DSC glazing improved by 7% compared to that of the conventional DSC double glazing type.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2023

In this paper, a machine learning model by using a regression algorithm is proposed to estimate the power generation performance of the BIPV system. The physical model formula for estimating the generation performance and the proposed model were compared and analyzed. For the physical model formula, simple efficiency model, temperature correction model, and regressive physics model for changing an irradiance were used. As a result, when comparing the regressive physics model for changing an irradiance and the proposed model with the actual generation measured data, the respective RMSE values are 0.1497 kW, 0.0451 kW and the accuracy values are 86.44%, and 96.56%. Therefore, the proposed model implemented in this experiment can be useful in estimating power generation.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2018

자가발전 도서는 내연발전 혹은 PV 발전을 이용하여 전력을 공급하고 있는데, 해양환경에 의한 문제점(경년열화, 염해), 환경오염(매연, 소음, 분진) 및 발전비용(설치비, 유지관리비) 상승 등 전력공급 효율성에 대한 문제점이 대두되고 있다. 한전에서 전력공급을 담당하고 있는 65개 자가발전 도서지역의 2016년 원가회수율은 27%에 불과하며 원가의 73%에 달하는 결손액이 발생되고 있다. 이들 도서지역에서 발생한 결손액의 현황을 보면, 발전분야에서 발생하는 비용은 전체의 91% 정도를 차지하고 있고 운영비용인 변동비(연료비)와 고정비(지급수수료, 수선유지비, 기타비용) 중에서 고정비가 차지하는 비율은 60% 정도이다. 즉, 도서지역 발전효율을 향상시키고 운영체계를 효율화시키는 최적 전력공급방안을 마련하여 운영 결손액을 줄일 필요가 있다. 그러므로 거리상 가까운 여러 개의 도서 발전설비를 한 곳으로 통합하고, 인근 도서지역 간 전력공급에 해저케이블을 이용하면 연료 수송 및 설비 유지관리의 간결화를 도모할 수 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 통합운영 경제성 평가를 통하여, 내연발전 및 PV 발전으로 운영되고 있는 근거리 도서간 통합운영에 유효한 해저케이블 포설 방안(1회선, 2회선, 1회선 루프)을 결정하는 알고리즘을 제시한다. 또한, 제안한 알고리즘을 바탕으로 자가발전도서의 독립운전방식과 비교 분석한 결과, 근거리이며 내연발전으로 운영되나 최대부하가 작은 2개 혹은 3개 도서에 있어서 도서간 통합운영이 경제적인 전력공급방안임을 확인하였다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2021

풍력이나 태양광 같은 재생에너지의 활용은 온실가스 감축과 경제성 확보를 얻기 위해서 많은 나라에서 피할 수 없는 선택이 되고 있다. 그러나 재생에너지의 간헐성 때문에 계통으로 연계되는 재생에너지의 비중이 커지게 되어 얻어지는 문제가 더욱 크게 부각되고 있다. 복합에너지시스템은 일반적으로 2개 이상의 재생에너지원이 서로 함께 사용되면서 시스템 효율을 증가시킬 뿐만 아니라 에너지 공급에서 더욱 안정적이다. 전력시스템을 비교해 보면 복합에너지시스템의 제어 및 최적화는 모델링, 운전 및 운영계획의 요소가 더욱 어려워진다. 마이크로그리드시스템을 갖는 삼마도에 대한 복합에너지시스템 성능개선의 주 목적은 다양한 분산전원, 에너지저장장치, 전력계통의 신뢰성을 확보하기 위해서 상호 조화롭게 조정하는 것으로 운전비용을 줄이고 최상의 경제적인 이득을 얻기 위한 것이다. 본 논문은 최적의 마이크로그리드시스템을 갖는 개선된 삼마도 복합에너지시스템을 제안한다. 시험운전결과 ESS의 SOC 변동폭이 약 12%로 낮아졌으며, 태양광 발전제약이 제거되었고, 디젤발전기의 운전시간이 감소함을 확인할 수 있었다.