局部阴影遮挡的太阳电池组件输出特性实验研究

结合太阳电池双二极管与雪崩击穿效应数学模型,设计太阳电池组件遮挡实验,并对组件性能进行实际测试。分别在有、无旁通二极管两种情况下,分析比较单片太阳电池小比例(1%～10%)、大比例(10%～100%)遮挡及多片电池阴影遮挡的太阳电池组件输出的I-V及P-V特性曲线。结果表明,有、无旁通二极管情况下,组件单片电池被遮挡1%～10%,整个组件输出功率下降比例均不超过2%,同一串电池片之间可允许存在小的功率差异或表面辐照强度差异(<5%)。同组件无旁通二极管多个电池遮挡实验显示,电池出现热斑效应时会被反向击穿,实验组件击穿电压约15V,为避免热斑损害,组件中应对少于15/0.6=25片串联电池并联一个旁通二极管。     

Computer simulation of shading effects in photovoltaic arrays

A simulation of shading effects in arrays with different string configurations has been done. Simulation has been performed using as the basic unit the solar cell, modelled in direct bias by the conventional one exponential model, and in reverse bias by an equation previously validated in different types of photovoltaic cells reverse characteristics. The influence of the amount of shading, the type of reverse characteristic of the cell, the string length and the number of shaded cells has been analysed, and some recommendations are extracted.     

遮挡状态下光伏组件多峰输出特性的参数计算与分析

基于太阳电池正反向输出特性,建立光伏组件输出特性模型,针对遮挡状态下的多峰输出特性,提出一种模型参数计算方法,研究不同遮挡状态对I-V特性曲线和模型参数的影响作用。通过仿真和实验,分析组件中各单元所受遮挡光强和电池片遮挡数量的变化对模型参数的影响规律。研究结果表明：模型参数计算结果和基于模型参数获得的I-V特性曲线,有较高精度;所建立的组件输出特性模型和参数计算方法,对于实现光伏组件和组串的故障诊断,具有良好的工程应用前景。     

局部阴影条件下光伏模组特性的建模与分析

以考虑了反向雪崩击穿的光伏电池元的双二极管电路模型为基础,建立了适用于阴影效应分析的光伏模组的数学仿真模型,分析了光伏模组在局部阴影条件下I-V和P-V特性及输出能力的变化,提出了增强光伏模组抗阴影能力的方法.     

一种阴影情况下光伏组件输出特性的计算方法

提出了一种计算阴影遮挡情况下组件输出特性的方法。该方法首先根据流经组件的电流对被遮挡电池及其所在电池串的输出特性进行分析,在此基础上对旁路二极管的伏安特性进行理论分析,进而判定旁路二极管导通状态,从而计算出光伏组件在阴影遮挡情况下的多峰特性。经试验验证,此种方法可精确地模拟复杂遮挡情况下光伏组件的输出特性,对于各种阴影遮挡情况下的峰值点的最大误差在3%以内。该方法较传统的失配情况下基于一个电池单元并联一个保护旁路二极管的计算方法更符合实际,具有较强的实用价值。     

An investigation on partial shading of PV modules with different connection configurations of PV cells

Partial shading is a commonly encountered issue in a PV (photovoltaic) system. In this paper, five different connection configurations of PV cells are studied to compare their performance under the condition of partial shading. They are SS (simple series), SP (series-parallel), TCT (total-cross-tied), BL (bridge-linked) and HC (honey comb) configurations. The electric network of each connection configuration is analyzed, taking into account the nonlinear nature of PV cells, by writing the Kirchhoff’s voltage and current equations. The analysis is followed by solving the simultaneous nonlinear equations using the Newton-Raphson algorithm, which allows the I-V (current-voltage) characteristic of the module with a specific configuration in response to different types and levels of partial shading to be evaluated. Comparison of the maximum power and fill factors of the five connection configurations is then carried out. Also studied is the reverse voltage across each PV cell. It is found that in most cases, the TCT configuration has a superior performance over the other four configurations in most comparison indices.     

Simulation for an optimal application of BIPV through parameter variation

The degree of efficiency of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) as a shading device and the variation of the electrical power generation over 1 year in a real building has already been experimentally investigated in my earlier research. In this paper, the influence of the angle of the solar cell panel, albedo of earth, building azimuth, and of solar cell panels under shading on the power generation are theoretically studied to further optimize BIPV implementation. For the validation of the theoretical work, experimental results of the Samsung Institute of Engineering and Construction Company building are used with a wind velocity of the weather data (TRY, test reference year) of Suwon area, Korea. The efficiency of the BIPV system as a shading device was compared at different months. In this work, the simulation program SOLCEL, for the calculation of a shading/sunlit area on solar cell module and facade, surface temperature of solar cell module, effective solar irradiance on solar cell module and the power generation of a BIPV as a shading device, was developed and validated. The SOLCEL can be applied to develop a multi functional Building Integrated Photovoltaic which could improve power generation, thermal comfort, natural lighting, cooling and heating, etc.     

Study of bypass diodes configuration on PV modules

A procedure of simulation and modelling solar cells and PV modules, working partially shadowed in Pspice environment, is presented. Simulation results have been contrasted with real measured data from a commercial PV module of 209 Wp from Siliken. Some cases of study are presented as application examples of this simulation methodology, showing its potential on the design of bypass diodes configuration to include in a PV module and also on the study of PV generators working in partial shading conditions.     

Performance of a multifunctional PV/T hybrid solar window

A building-integrated multifunctional PV/T solar window has been developed and evaluated. It is constructed of PV cells laminated on solar absorbers placed in a window behind the glazing. To reduce the cost of the solar electricity, tiltable reflectors have been introduced in the construction to focus radiation onto the solar cells. The reflectors render the possibility of controlling the amount of radiation transmitted into the building. The insulated reflectors also reduce the thermal losses through the window. A model for simulation of the electric and hot water production was developed. The model can perform yearly energy simulations where different features such as shading of the cells or effects of the glazing can be included or excluded. The simulation can be run with the reflectors in an active, up right, position or in a passive, horizontal, position. The simulation program was calibrated against measurements on a prototype solar window placed in Lund in the south of Sweden and against a solar window built into a single family house, Solgården, in Älvkarleö in the central part of Sweden. The results from the simulation shows that the solar window annually produces about 35% more electric energy per unit cell area compared to a vertical flat PV module.     

基于S-V特性分析的晶硅光伏组件阴影遮障诊断

针对广泛使用的晶硅光伏组件,通过Simulink建立太阳电池双二极管精确仿真模型,对实际应用中最常见的光伏组件阴影遮挡故障进行多种工况的仿真验证。根据I-V曲线拐点、台阶、曲线下积分面积（S）下降的特征,提出一种基于S-V曲线特性的光伏组件阴影遮挡故障的在线诊断方法。该方法建立S-V曲线,根据S-V曲线分叉点位置可判断光伏组件遮挡情况,通过整体积分面积进而判断遮挡比例。对温度、辐照度进行折算,使该方法在全工况下适用。结合光伏组件功率优化器验证该诊断方法有较高的准确率,并且可准确地判断阴影遮挡面积,具有很高的实际应用价值。     

Efficiency enhancement in large-area organic photovoltaic module using theoretical power loss model

For efficiency enhancement of a large-area monolithic organic photovoltaic (OPV) module, we studied the influence of the OPV cell geometry parameters using theoretical and experimental methods. For this work, a unit OPV cell as a reference device and four types of monolithic OPV module with different active cell lengths were fabricated together on a glass substrate. The characteristics of the fabricated unit OPV cell were measured and the voltage (V_mp) and current density (J_mp) at the maximum power point were extracted. The parasitic power losses were calculated from the extracted parameters and the material parameters using a theoretical power loss model, taking into consideration the series resistance, contact resistance, and shading (or dead area) losses at the calculated maximum power of the monolithic OPV module. To analyze the influence of OPV cell layout on efficiency of the large-area monolithic OPV module, the power conversion efficiency of the four type monolithic OPV modules with different active cell lengths was measured and compared with the calculated power conversion efficiency. The calculated PCE ratio of the monolithic OPV module with three cells was approximately 78%, and the measured PCE ratio of the fabricated monolithic OPV module with three cells was also approximately 78%. The measured PCE ratio of fabricated monolithic OPV modules with two, four, and five cells also exhibited this tendency for the calculated PCE ratio. Thus, a large-area monolithic OPV module with optimum electrical power loss and an appropriate number of OPV cells can be designed by extracting the parameters of the unit OPV cell and calculating the electrical power loss using the proposed theoretical power loss model.     

基于图像处理的光伏局部阴影区域分割方法

为解决真实场景中光伏组件局部阴影区域分割受环境干扰的问题,该文提出基于图像处理的光伏局部阴影区域分割方法。根据光伏组件特征用改进的阈值分割方法提取组件边框,采用Hough变换检测组件边框线段,计算包围边框线段端点的最小凸包作为感兴趣区域。在感兴趣区域内再次使用改进的阈值分割方法提取局部阴影区域。用模拟仿真图像和真实场景图像验证该文所提方法的有效性,实验结果表明：所提方法可准确分割出光伏组件上的局部阴影区域且保持了遮挡区域的细节信息。与多阈值分割方法和基于Canny边缘检测的分割方法相比,该文所提方法的错误分类误差更小,类别像素准确率更高。     

Flexible polymer photovoltaic modules with incorporated organic bypass diodes to address module shading effects

We present experimental results on large-area low-cost processed flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules incorporating organic bypass diodes to eliminate the negative effects of shading on the module power output. A fully organic-based structure (organic solar module combined with an organic bypass diode) is essential to allow monolithic interconnection of the bypass diode during the solar module production within the same printing steps. The origin of shading losses in organic photovoltaic modules is analyzed in detail, and guidelines for the design and architecture of flexible OPV modules are derived. Inorganic and organic diodes were tested on their functionality as bypass diodes, and a set of diode specifications to minimize shading losses is summarized. Organic bypass diodes were found to efficiently reduce the adverse shading effects in OPV modules.     

Determination of energy output losses due to shading of building-integrated photovoltaic arrays using a raytracing technique

In this contribution a simulation procedure is described which was developed as a working tool to calculate the energy output of building-integrated photovoltaic (PV) arrays experiencing shading or reflection effects. A three-quadrant solar cell model incorporating the reverse bias characteristics and breakdown voltage is verified by current-voltage (I–V) measurements performed on commercially manufactured mc-Si solar cells under controlled laboratory conditions. For the simulations, a point matrix giving the irradiation distribution over the PV array is calculated for each hour using a raytracing technique. With a raytracing technique, shading of both beam and diffuse irradiation as well as primary and secondary reflections can be modelled. The results of two cases studies simulated using this technique are presented and analysed. In conclusion, general guidelines based on the simulation results are drawn up. These guidelines aim to assist architects and engineers in planning an optimized layout strategy of building-integrated PV arrays to reduce energy losses caused by shading.     

Reliable and efficient approach for mitigating the shading effect on photovoltaic module based on Modified Artificial Bee Colony algorithm

The operation and performance of a photovoltaic system (PV) are affected by some factors such as; solar radiation, ambient temperature, PV array configuration and shadow which may be either completely or partially. The partially shadow is caused by clouds, trees due to wind, neighboring buildings and utilities. The shadow effect causes the multiple local maximum power points in the PV module voltage-power characteristics and only one Global Maximum Power Point (GMPP); additionally the shadowing causes high power loss in the shaded cells and produces hot spot. In this paper a new optimization approach based on proposed Modified Artificial Bee Colony (MABC) algorithm is used to solve a proposed constrained objective function of PV module power loss and mitigate the shading effect. The proposed MABC is compared with GA, PSO and ABC. The obtained results proved that the MABC is the most efficient algorithm in solving the objective function that mitigating the power loss in the PV module under partially shading effect.     

太阳电池模型参数对并联组件输出特性的影响

根据太阳电池I-V方程和基本电路联接理论,推导出选择具有相同最大功率点电压V_m的单体太阳电池组成并联组件可以获得最大输出功率;分别计算出二极管理想因子A,短路电流I_(sc),反向饱和电流I_o,电池串联内阻R_s对最大功率点电压V_m和组件失配损失的影响,确定出对它们影响最大的模型参数是二极管理想因子A。     

Practical application of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system using transparent amorphous silicon thin-film PV module

An analysis has been carried out on the first practical application in Korea of the design and installation of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules on the windows covering the front side of a building by using transparent thin-film amorphous silicon solar cells. This analysis was performed through long-term monitoring of performance for 2 years. Electrical energy generation per unit power output was estimated through the 2 year monitoring of an actual BIPV system, which were 48.4 kWh/kWp/month and 580.5 kWh/kWp/year, respectively, while the measured energy generation data in this study were almost half of that reported from the existing data which were derived by general amorphous thin-film solar cell application. The reason is that the azimuth of the tested BIPV system in this study was inclined to 50° in the southwest and moreover, the self-shade caused by the projected building mass resulted in the further reduction of energy generation efficiency. From simulating influencing factors such as azimuth and shading, the measured energy generation efficiency in the tested condition can be improved up to 47% by changing the building location in terms of azimuth and shading, thus allowing better solar radiation for the PV module. Thus, from the real application of the BIPV system, the installation of a PV module associated with azimuth and shading can be said to be the essentially influencing factors on PV performance, and both factors can be useful design parameters in order to optimize a PV system for an architectural BIPV application.     

Analysis and modelling the reverse characteristic of photovoltaic cells

Models to represent the behaviour of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells in reverse bias are reviewed, concluding with the proposal of a new model. This model comes from the study of avalanche mechanisms in PV solar cells, and counts on physically meaningful parameters. It can be adapted to PV cells in which reverse characteristic is dominated by avalanche mechanisms, and also to those dominated by shunt resistance or with breakdown voltages far from a safe measurement range. A procedure to calculate model parameters based in piece-wise fitting is also proposed. The model has been applied to isolated crystalline solar cells measured at different conditions, and also to cells encapsulated in a conventional PV module. Good fitting has been found between the experimental and modelled curves. Evolution of calculated breakdown voltages with temperature is in accordance with avalanche theories.     

Study of top contact/p-layer junction for the optimization of large-area amorphous silicon multijunction cells

The role of the junction between the top contact transparent conducting oxide (TCO) film and the underlying p-layer on the performance of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cells has been investigated. The “compatibility” of the properties of the TCO and p-films have been found to affect cell performance. Optimization of the deposition parameters for the TCO and p-layer films has resulted in superior cell performance, better uniformity over large ( 900 cm²) area, and double-junction module efficiency as high as 11.4%.     

基于综合降荷的住宅建筑窗水平遮阳方式优化设计

以南窗和西窗为研究对象,以平均降荷系数、遮阳系数和年综合降荷指标作为衡量窗户遮阳效果的指标,对水平遮阳板的尺寸和板窗距埘遮阳系数和降荷效果进行了综合分析,并根据重庆地区的气候条件,得到了该地区南窗遮刚板的最佳设计尺寸和板窗距,并指出了水平遮阳在西窗综合降荷(节能)方面存在的不足.