Performance of New Photovoltaic System Designs IEA PVPS Task 13 Subtask 1.3

M. Littwin, F. Baumgartner, C. Biba, R French, D. Gfeller, C. Messner, U. Muntwyler, D. Riley, D. Rivola, T Schott, J. Stein, M. Trommsdorff, W.G.J.H.M. van Sark, M. Köntges, T. Ohrdes, R. Brendel

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Abstract

In the IEA PVPS Task 13 subtask 1.3 we put together a compendium of new performance characterization methods for new Photovoltaic (PV) system designs as a reference. New methods are described and explained by laboratory tests up to case studies. While performance characterization is more than evaluating efficiency of a component or a system in certain operating points, the results account for multi-dimensional usage and benefits. The performance aspects of new PV designs start with the resource-efficient construction of solar cells and all other PV system components, continue with efficient power generation, and end with the resources (including the land or water surfaces on which systems are built) needed to operate a complex PV system and multiple uses to replace otherwise non-energy generating components. These assessments are intended to provide well-founded and comparable key figures in order to enable new PV system designs to move faster into new fields of application.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 37th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference
EditorsN. Pearsall, R. Kenny, P. Helm
PublisherWIP-Renewable Energies
Pages1208-1220
ISBN (Print)3-936338-73-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameEU PVSEC Proceedings
ISSN (Electronic)2196-100X

Keywords

  • PV System Performance
  • System Characterization
  • Methods
  • Double Use fo PV Systems
  • Characterization Methods Overview

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