Sensorless PV Array Diagnostic Method for Residential PV Systems

Dezso Sera, Sergiu Spataru, Laszlo Mathe, Tamas Kerekes, Remus Teodorescu

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Abstract

This work proposes a temperature and irradiance sensorless diagnostic method suitable for small residential PV installations, focusing on detection of partial shadows. The method works by detection of failures in crystalline silicone PV arrays by concomitant monitoring of some of their key parameters such as series resistance, fill factor, and equivalent thermal voltage. These parameters show different deviations from normal values in presence of a failure - or, changes in environmental conditions. Using this information, it is possible to differentiate environmental effects from failures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC 2011)
Number of pages7
Place of PublicationHamburg, Germany
PublisherETA-Renewable Energies and WIP-Renewable Energies
Publication dateSept 2011
Pages3776-3782
ISBN (Print)3-936338-27-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2011
Event26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC 2011) - Hamburg , Germany
Duration: 5 Sept 20116 Sept 2011

Conference

Conference26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC 2011)
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityHamburg
Period05/09/201106/09/2011

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  • SPVSYS: Smart Photovoltaic Systems

    Teodorescu, R. (Project Coordinator), Séra, D. (Project Coordinator), Kerekes, T. (Project Participant), Borup, U. (Project Participant), Spataru, S. V. (Project Participant) & Bogdan, C. (Project Participant)

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    01/01/201131/07/2015

    Project: Research

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