Title :
Performance of modular grid connected PV systems with undersized inverters in Portugal and the Netherlands
Author :
Kil, A.J. ; van der Weiden, T.C.J.
Author_Institution :
Ecofys Consultancy & Res., Utrecht, Netherlands
Abstract :
Preliminary results on the design and performance of three multi-array grid connected PV systems on flat roofs are presented. From the results it can be concluded that inverters can at least be undersized to 65% of the PV peak power without any significant loss of energy production. These results confirm the findings from model calculations carried out as a part of the design process
Keywords :
DC-AC power convertors; invertors; photovoltaic power systems; solar cell arrays; solar cells; Netherlands; Portugal; flat roofs; inter-array distance; model calculations; modular grid connected PV systems; multi-array grid connected PV systems; partial shading; undersized inverters; Buildings; Costs; Design optimization; Europe; Inverters; Large-scale systems; Power generation; Power system modeling; Process design; Production systems;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 1994., Conference Record of the Twenty Fourth. IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - 1994, 1994 IEEE First World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1460-3
DOI :
10.1109/WCPEC.1994.520136
