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Performance parameters for grid-connected PV systems
B Marion, J Adelstein, K Boyle, H Hayden, B Hammond, T Fletcher, B Canada, D Narang, A Kimber, L Mitchell, G Rich, T Townsend
Conference Record of the Thirty-First IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - 2005 | IEEE | Published : 2005
Abstract
The use of appropriate performance parameters facilitates the comparison of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems that may differ with respect to design. technology, or geographic location. Four performance parameters that define the overall system performance with respect to the energy production, solar resource, and overall effect of system losses are the following: final PV system yield, reference yield, performance ratio, and PVUSA rating. These performance parameters are discussed for their suitability in providing desired information for PV system design and performance evaluation and are demonstrated for a variety of. technologies, designs, and geographic locations. Also discussed ..
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