Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Contributors

Preface

Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy

1: Introduction to photovoltaic system performance

Abstract

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The PV system

1.3 Expressing PV system performance

1.4 Lifetime and quality

1.5 Summary

Part One: Photovoltaic module performance

2: Photovoltaic module measurement and characterization in the laboratory

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 PV module STC measurements using solar simulators

2.3 PV module characterization

2.4 PV module characterization in praxis for the purpose of quality assurance

2.5 Future trends and perspectives

3: Photovoltaic module stability and reliability

Abstract

Acknowledgement

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Module stability and lifetime

3.3 Reliability and failure modes

3.4 Conclusion and future trends

3.5 Resources

4: Modelling and prediction of PV module energy yield

Abstract

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Overview of the modelling of module performance

4.3 Electrical PV module modelling

4.4 Modelling operating environments

4.5 Advanced considerations

4.6 Uncertainties in yield modelling

4.7 Summary and conclusions

Part Two: Photovoltaic system performance

5: Photovoltaic (PV) balance of system components: Basics, performance

Abstract

5.1 Overview of PV system types and BOS components

5.2 Mechanical mounting and performance

5.3 Electrical MPP tracking principles and losses

5.4 Basic power electronic concepts and losses

5.5 Results of BOS-related performance aspects

5.6 Reliability and durability

5.7 Trends and Outlook in BOS

6: Prediction and measurement of photovoltaic system energy yield

Abstract

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Predicting PV system performance

6.3 Monitoring PV system performance

6.4 Forecasting of PV system output

6.5 Summary

7: Environmental life-cycle assessment of photovoltaic systems

Abstract

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Methodology

7.3 Commercial PV technologies considered in current analyses

7.4 Results

7.5 Conclusion

Part Three: Maximising photovoltaic (PV) system performance

8: Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)

Abstract

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Best practice for design

8.3 BIPV requirements and constraints

8.4 Measurement and assessment

8.5 Product development

9: Stand-alone photovoltaic systems

Abstract

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Solutions for stand-alone PV systems

9.3 Power converters implemented in PV stand-alone systems

9.4 Design: Influence of application and user behaviour

9.5 Measuring and assessing performance

9.6 Micro-/mini-grids: PV for rural electrification

9.7 International standardization

9.8 Summary

10: Concentrating photovoltaic systems

Abstract

10.1 General overview and description of CPV systems and technologies

10.2 Impact factors on CPV performance

10.3 Standardization of CPV system and module performance measurement

10.4 System performance and energy yield prediction

10.5 Future trends

11: Large grid-connected photovoltaic power plants: Best practices for the design and operation of large photovoltaic power plants

Abstract

Acknowledgements

11.1 Introduction

11.2 The best plants in practice

11.3 PV plant design

11.4 Commissioning and acceptance

11.5 Operation and maintenance

11.6 Future trends

11.7 Further information

Index

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