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The Solar Plant Performance Ratio Measure is a valuable tool for assessing the efficiency of photovoltaic systems. It offers a standardized metric independent of location, accounting for factors like solar irradiation, system area, and module efficiency. By including actual measured plant output, it provides a realistic assessment of performance. While 100% efficiency is unattainable due to inevitable losses, aiming for a high performance ratio helps optimize PV system efficiency.

The Solar Plant Performance Ratio Measure The Performance Ratio is a measure of the quality of a PV plant that is independent of location, and it therefore often described as a quality factor. The performance ratio (PR) is stated as percent (%) and describes the relationship between the actual and theoretical energy outputs of the PV plant as described in the below formula. The closer the performance ratio value determined for a PV plant approaches 100 %, the more efficiently the respective PV plant is operating. The following specific values are needed to calculate the Performance Ratio (PR): 1- Analysis Period: The optimum analysis period for calculating the performance ratio is 1 year. 2- Measured Average Solar Irradiation (kWh/m^2): To calculate the irradiation value for 1 year, for example, you first have to calculate the monthly averages. To do this: - Add the daily average values for a given month. - Divide this amount determined by the number of days in the month, which gives you the monthly average value. In this way you can calculate the monthly average values for all 12 months of the year. To calculate the annual average value, you simply add the 12 monthly averages and divide the total by the number of months, i.e. 12. 3- Area of the PV plant: You can calculate the total area of the PV system by looking at the dimensions of your selected module. 4-Efficiency of the PV modules: You can obtain the efficiency of your PV plant from the data sheet of the PV module. 5-Actually measured plant output :You can read this value from your power export meter at the end of year. In real life, a value of 100 % cannot be achieved, as unavoidable losses always arise with the operation of the PV plant (e.g. thermal loss due to heating of the PV modules). High-performance PV plants can however reach a performance ratio of up to 80 %.

While this technical paper has been published for some time now, concentrated solar power (CSP) needs to be re-looked as a viable long term energy system that can plug the LCOE gap that photovoltaic solar is unable to do so for the foreseeable future. Figure 1(b) shows the ideal and maximal efficiency at various receiver (CSP) temperatures. While higher concentrated values correspond to better cycle efficiency, the associated capital cost of flow piping & thermal distribution can easily offset the gains in locations where irradiation exposure profile is less than the optimal yield for a typical CSP plant. The crucial operational parameter for managing this irradiation exposure can be seen in Fig. 3, while the component that would need to be carefully watched is illustrated in Fig. 5(b). Comparative illustration of Fig 7 (b) to Fig. 1(b) shows why higher temperatures does not equal to better LCOE. Table II detailing cycle, plant efficiency relative to maximum operating temperature of the selected thermal coolant (or heat transfer fluid) for CSP further gives credence to the capital cost associated with the piping and storage materials that will accommodate the respective efficiency gain at any targeted CSP receiver temperature. The 5M Renewables RAMBO CSP captures thermal energy to deliver a low cost CSP plant using off-the-shelf proven third party components that gives competitive low priced electricity without the need for high CSP receiver temperatures or costly molten salt piping and tank components. With a technology production program for domestic manufacturing packaged into RAMBO, this guarantees domestic design, manufacturing & production capability for the future. 5M Renewables. Making solar, sensible. #innovation #technology #sustainability #solar

APERC Guidelines For Estimating Electricity Export During Solar Meter Malfunctions In response to inquiries about calculating electricity units exported by Solar Net Meter (SRTPVS) consumers during periods when their meters are defective or not working, the APERC Regulation No. 4 of 2023 provides clear guidelines. According to the APERC Solar Rooftop PV Regulation Clause 15, prosumers must follow all applicable regulations, including the General Terms and Conditions of Supply (GTCS), the Supply Code, and other relevant rules. This includes notifying the Distribution Company (DISCOM) before installing solar rooftop systems, agreeing to pay applicable charges, and adhering to technical standards set by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). When a meter is […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dQnsmerj #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #aperc #india #meterreading #regulatoryaffairs #solarenergy

Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. announced that its 2,000-V EAGLE Modules were the first in the world to be qualified as UL listed products for UL 61730-1 and UL 61730-2, and UL classified products for IEC 61215-1, IEC 61215-2 and IEC 61215-1-1. JinkoSolar worked with UL Solutions to certify this new module that surpasses the industry standard 1,500 V. Following certification, the 2,000-V EAGLE Modules will be deployed selectively in the United States in the third quarter of 2024, with general U.S. market availability in 2025. The 2,000-V module increases string lengths for utility-scale projects, thus reducing the overall system level component costs and improving end-to-end efficiency with less energy loss. This enables a more competitive levelized cost of energy, and projects using JinkoSolar’s modules should see higher return on investment. This is the latest advancement in high voltage solar certification since 1,500-V modules first came onto the market eight years ago.

𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 – 𝟧 𝙠𝙒𝙝 𝘓𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 – 𝟣𝟢 𝙠𝙒𝙝 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘥 – 𝟩 𝙠𝙒𝙝 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘥 – 𝟤 𝙠𝙒𝙝 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 – 𝙍𝙨. 𝟩/𝙠𝙒𝙝 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧 (𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴/𝘯𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨) – 𝙍𝙨. 𝟥/𝙠𝙒𝙝 𝘛𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 = 𝟣𝟢𝙭𝟩 = 𝙍𝙨. 𝟩𝟢/- 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝟭 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Billing will be done on net drawl from grid, which is 5 kWh Bill amount = 5x7 = Rs. 35/- Saving to consumer = Rs. 70/- minus Rs. 35/- = Rs. 35/- 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝟮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Billing will be done on amount on account of total consumption by load (minus) amount on account of total (gross) solar power generated Bill amount = (10x7) – (5x3) = Rs. 55/- Saving to consumer = Rs. 70/- minus Rs. 55/- = Rs. 15/- 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝟯 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 Billing will be done on amount on account of total drawl from grid (minus) amount on account of solar power injected into grid Bill amount = (7x7) – (2x3) = Rs. 43/- Saving to consumer = Rs. 70/- minus Rs. 43/- = Rs. 27/-

Ambitious solar targets and incentives are driving significant solar and energy storage growth nationwide. The permitting and inspection of solar PV and battery energy storage systems is becoming an increasingly large part of an already heavy workload for building officials. To be able to accurately and efficiently review a permit application and conduct a field inspection, understanding what makes a safe installation is critical to interpreting code. But preparing to review or inspect a solar PV system does not have to be complicated: Stay informed and confident as the energy industry transforms and invest in your education and training with free educational resources and CEU bearing courses from leading industry organizations: Preparing to Inspect Your First PV System (Article): Get a head start on learning about PV system components, relevant codes & standards, and permitting and inspection guides: https://lnkd.in/eWQFG_Ru Plan Review and Permitting for Residential PV Systems (CEU Bearing Courses): Get to know the primary tasks to perform and confirm the code compliance of most residential roof-mounted PV systems prior to issuing a permit in this easy to follow 12-part course series: https://lnkd.in/gemmuZeT

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Solar PV Plant PR Calculation Can anyone shed some light on the attached PR formula ? I recently performed the PR (Performance Ratio) for our Solar Capital Orange plant in Loeriesfontein and needed to use this formula. My challenge with the formula is that it gives a kWh result above the line and a Kwh/m2 x Plant Capacity under the line. This does not make sense as I need a result or answer as a %. When I run my daily performance ratios I take production yield / GII x M2 of the plant and that gives me a % result - which is what a PR should be.