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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"solar photovoltaic (PV)"”.
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Exploring the Role of Race and Place in Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Adoption
… clean energy technologies at scale. Residential solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies have emerged in the past decade as one such technology as a result of substantial cost declines, though market penetration remains low. New government initiatives and policy incentives have been enacted to …
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Impact of distributed generation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation on the Massachusetts transmission system
… reaching 250 megawatt direct current (MW dc) of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation installed in Massachusetts (MA) in 2013, four years ahead of schedule, Governor Deval Patrick in May of 2013 announced an increase in the MA solar PV goal to 1,600 MW by 2020 ([13]). However, integration of such …
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A Real-time Management of Distribution Voltage Fluctuations due to High Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Penetrations
Due to the rapid growth of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the generation mix, the distribution grid will face complex operational challenges. High PV penetration can create overvoltages and voltage fluctuations in the network, which are major concerns for the grid operator. …
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Optimal farm design with parabolic shape photovoltaic panels using multi-objective optimization
To acquire the maximum efficiency for solar electricity conversion, a solar panel has to absorb nearly every single photon of light emitted from the sun. The shape of the solar panel itself plays an important role in achieving this goal. Several studies have been conducted for different solar panel …
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Design and development of a novel DC/DC bidirectional converter with dual solar/PV-based snow removal and EV charging functionality
Different factors affect solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by decreasing input energy and reducing the conversion efficiency of the system. One of these factors is the effect of snow cover on PV panels, a subject lacking sufficient academic research. This thesis reviews current research for snow …
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Implementation and control of distributed maximum power point tracking in solar photovoltaic applications
… point tracking (MPPT) is an important feature in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as it increases the energy yield from such systems by optimizing their operating point. Current state-of-the-art solutions perform MPPT for a whole system, a string of panels or an individual panel within a PV system. …
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Improving performance, efficiency, and reliability of DC-DC conversion systems by differential power processing
… computer microprocessors, battery packs, and solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Operating the energy conversion systems in these devices with high efficiency, performance, and reliability is important. This dissertation examines several circuit-based techniques and power conversion architectures …
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The impact of large-scale solar photovoltaic adoption on prices and reliability in the New England power pool
… The intermittency of technologies like wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems drives debates about whether larger scale adoption of these technologies will increase the cost of maintaining power system reliability. A more general question is simply whether these technologies will be like …
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Importance of Detailed Modeling of Loads/PV Systems Connected to Secondary of Distribution Transformers
Residential solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations are increasing at a very high pace in the United States. In 2017 there are approximately one million residential solar PV installations in the US. A significant share of these installations are downstream of distribution transformers and thus …
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Series DC Arc Fault Detection for a Grid-Tie Solar PV Power Generation System
… detection of series dc arc faults in a grid-tie solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. The sensed dc bus current, which is sampled using an analog-to-digital converter with Galvanic isolation, is filtered using a wavelet-based, two-level filter bank. The filter bank, referred to as the …
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Size Optimization of Utility-Scale Solar PV System Considering Reliability Evaluation
… a size optimization approach for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is proposed. The purpose of the method is to determine the optimal solar energy generation capacity and optimal location by the minimizing total system cost subject to the constraint that the system reliability …
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How the sustainability transition in energy is transforming the built environment of South African cities
… Africa’s cities, mostly in the form of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This study applies an integrated approach utilizing the Multi-level Perspective (MLP) to trace the current ST trajectory, whilst employing the Technology Innovation Systems (TIS) framework as a focal lens, recently …
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Collaborative solar powered neighborhoods
Solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment has been steadily expanding over the past decade. While decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels will be beneficial for the environment, increasing our exposure to an intermittent renewable resource could have negative consequences on the electric grid. There can …
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Engineering economic analysis of solar PV installations considering power conversion alternatives
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is increasing in capacity and availability throughout the United States each year. The value of solar, defined as the present value of future cash flows from a solar installation, is a useful metric which can help potential system owners understand the financial implications …
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Assessing Broadband and Spectral Irradiance Variability for Solar Nowcasting Using Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning
Solar photovoltaic (PV) resources are a key enabling technology in the global energy transition towards a more sustainable future. However, PV generation is highly variable due to the dynamic shading caused by clouds. To mitigate the effects of PV variability on electrical grid stability, grid …
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Adoption of Residential Solar Energy: Exploratory Study Approach and Spatial Decision Support System
… focused on providing a better understanding of solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption at the residential level. Although many researchers investigated solar energy adoption in a search for what may motivate individuals to invest in such a technology, previous studies of solar energy adoption did not …
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Research on Dual-Axis Solar Tracking Systems Using AI-Controlled Boost Converter for Sustainable Energy Solutions
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems lose significant energy yield when panels cannot track the sun dynamically. Dual-axis tracking systems address this limitation but require precise orientation estimation and efficient power conditioning, both of which remain technically challenging in embedded and …
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Modeling, Optimization and Large-scale Grid Integrations of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in Ontario's Electricity System
… deal with both issues simultaneously. Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity has the potential to help meet future energy demands while significantly reducing the climate impact of energy production; however, large-scale integration of solar PV into existing electricity systems presents …
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Analysis and techniques of partial shading detection and classification in solar photovoltaic arrays
Partial shading in solar photovoltaic (PV) modules typically reduces the output current of the shaded PV module due to the reduction in the irradiance level. Although this phenomenon is temporary in nature, it is considered an intermittent fault, and it is essential for a protection system to …
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GIS-Based Site Suitability Analysis for Wind and Solar Photovoltaics Energy Plants in Central North Region, Namibia
… energy sources (RESs), including wind and solar energy, can be described as clean sources which have lesser negative environmental impact compared to conventional energy sources. Amongst the pressing challenges today is finding solutions on efficient solar and wind energy production. It is …
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