Analysis of Temperature and humidity Effects on Horizontal Photovoltaic Panels
Abstract
The USAF seeks to address power grid vulnerability/bolter energy resilience through the use of renewable energy. AFIT engineers designed and manufactured controls to monitor power output from the most widely-used silicon-based solar cells at 38 testing locations around the globe including majority of climate types. Multivariate regression analysis established a statistical relationship between photovoltaic power, ambient temperature, and humidity for monocrystalline and polycrystalline photovoltaics. Models first characterized power globally then by specific climate type with general inaccuracy. Location-specific models are provided with varying accuracy, allowing some locations to predict energy output/make decisions regarding energy projects. Additional predictor variables are required to hone model accuracy. Recommendations are made that modify the current study to increase data quality and ensure validity/accuracy of regression models/future ability to forecast power production for use by decision-makers. A full year of measurements combined with proposed modifications will demonstrate feasibility of utilizing horizontal photovoltaic technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1056445
Entities
People
- Corey J Booker
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology