Estimating insolation based on PV-module currents in a cluster of stand-alone solar systems: Introduction of a new method
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2006-09
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Nieuwenhout, F
van den Borg, N.
van Sark, W. G.J.H.M.
Turkenburg, Wim
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Abstract
In order to evaluate the performance of solar home systems (SHS), data on local insolation is a prerequisite. We present the outline of a new method to estimate insolation if direct measurements are unavailable. This method comprises estimation of daily irradiation by correlating photovoltaic (PV)-module currents from a number of solar home systems, located a few kilometres apart. The objective is to obtain reliable daily and monthly insolation figures that are representative for an area of a few square kilometres.
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Solar irradiation, Insolation, Monitoring, Taverne, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
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Nieuwenhout, F, van den Borg, N, van Sark, W G J H M & Turkenburg, W C 2006, 'Estimating insolation based on PV-module currents in a cluster of stand-alone solar systems: Introduction of a new method', Solar Energy, vol. 80, no. 9, pp. 1220-1222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2005.08.010