What is the power output of the power station related to?
The amount of solar radiation
When the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic cell modules is constant, the power generation of photovoltaic systems is determined by the intensity of solar radiation. Under normal circumstances, the utilization efficiency of solar radiation by photovoltaic systems is only about 10%.
So take into account the intensity of solar radiation, spectral characteristics, and climate conditions.
The tilt angle of the photovoltaic cell module
The azimuth angle of photovoltaic modules is generally selected in the south direction, so as to maximize the power generation per unit capacity of the photovoltaic power station.
As long as it is within ±20° of due south, it will not have much impact on power generation. If conditions permit, it should be 20° southwest as far as possible.
PV Module Efficiency and Quality
Calculation formula: theoretical power generation = total annual average solar radiation * total battery area * photoelectric conversion efficiency
There are two factors here, battery area and photoelectric conversion efficiency. The conversion efficiency here has a direct impact on the power generation of the power station.
Component matching loss
Any series connection will cause current loss due to component current differences, and any parallel connection will cause voltage loss due to component voltage differences. Losses can reach more than 8%.
In order to reduce the matching loss and increase the power generation capacity of the power station, the following aspects should be paid attention to:
1. To reduce the matching loss, try to use components with the same current in series;
2. The attenuation of components should be as consistent as possible;
3. Isolation diode;
Ensure good ventilation of components
According to the data, when the temperature rises by 1°C, the maximum output power of the crystalline silicon photovoltaic module group decreases by 0.04%. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid the influence of temperature on power generation and maintain good ventilation conditions.
The loss of dust should not be underestimated
The panel of the crystalline silicon module is tempered glass, which is exposed to the air for a long time, and organic matter and a lot of dust will naturally accumulate. The dust on the surface blocks the light, which will reduce the output efficiency of the module and directly affect the power generation.
At the same time, it may also cause the "hot spot" effect of the components, resulting in damage to the components.
Maximum Output Power Tracking (MPPT)
There are MPPT efficiency indicators in the inverter specifications, some are marked with 99%, and some are marked with 99.9%. We all know that MPPT efficiency determines the key factor of photovoltaic inverter power generation, and its importance far exceeds the efficiency of photovoltaic inverter itself.
MPPT efficiency is equal to hardware efficiency multiplied by software efficiency. The hardware efficiency is mainly determined by the accuracy of the current sensor and the sampling circuit; the software efficiency is determined by the sampling frequency. There are many ways to implement MPPT, but no matter which method is used, first measure the power change of the component, and then react to the change. The key component is the current sensor, its accuracy and linearity error will directly determine the hard efficiency, and the sampling frequency of the software is also determined by the accuracy of the hardware.
Reduce line losses
In a photovoltaic system, cables account for a small part, but the influence of cables on power generation cannot be ignored. It is recommended that the line loss of the DC and AC circuits of the system be controlled within 5%.
The cables in the system should be done well, the insulation performance of the cable, the heat and flame retardant performance of the cable, the moisture-proof and light-proof performance of the cable, the type of the cable core, and the size of the cable.
Inverter efficiency
The photovoltaic inverter is the main component and important component of the photovoltaic system. In order to ensure the normal operation of the power station, the correct configuration and selection of the inverter is particularly important. In addition to the configuration of the inverter, in addition to the technical indicators of the entire photovoltaic power generation system and the product sample manual provided by the manufacturer, the following technical indicators should generally be considered.
1. Rated output power
2. Adjustment performance of output voltage
3. Machine efficiency