Conference Paper

Standards and Testing Experiments for A Photovoltaic Module

Number: Özel Sayı - Special Issue December 31, 2017
  • Zuhal Er *
  • Zahir Rouabah
  • Gokhan Kızılkan
  • Alp Tolga Orken
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Standards and Testing Experiments for A Photovoltaic Module

Abstract

This study examines the effect of irradiance and temperature on the performance of a PV panel. Additionally this study was focused on two main multi-disciplinary topics. Firstly, the standards and testing for solar modules with main focus being on TS EN 61215 related criteria which has regional nonconformities such as Standard Test Condition with respect to the 250C and testing is examined. This scrutinize will also give insight on selecting to examine this particular standard over many other standards related to solar modules with Natural Test Condition (NTC).  Secondly, the knowledge of standards is applied to a real life experiment for a photovoltaic module. Voltage values, current values and temperature values were taken and graphs were singled out in this paper. Consequently, the panel which was deemed unfit to meet the standards was subjected to testing in this study. An average cell temperature higher than NOCT value is observed. Higher temperatures in solar modules decreases open circuit voltage, causing the panel to enter the breakdown region where current drops earlier. Thus, due to this aberration we were able to observe the breakdown region for the tested panel.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Conference Paper

Authors

Zuhal Er *
Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Physics Engineering Department (13b), Maslak, Istanbul
Türkiye

Zahir Rouabah This is me
University of BordjBouArreridj, ALGERIA

Gokhan Kızılkan This is me
Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Physics Engineering Department, Maslak, Istanbul
Türkiye

Alp Tolga Orken This is me
Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Physics Engineering Department, Maslak, Istanbul

Publication Date

December 31, 2017

Submission Date

December 21, 2017

Acceptance Date

December 31, 2017

Published in Issue

Year 2017 Number: Özel Sayı - Special Issue

APA
Er, Z., Rouabah, Z., Kızılkan, G., & Orken, A. T. (2017). Standards and Testing Experiments for A Photovoltaic Module. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, Özel Sayı - Special Issue, 12-15. https://izlik.org/JA46JY68ZF