Search results for "Photovoltaic systems"
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Series arc faults in AC and DC electrical circuits. Characterization and detection methods
2013
This paper analyzes the problem of the arc faults in both AC and DC low voltage electrical circuits. The state-of-the-art of the arc fault detection methods is analyzed together with the UL 1699 and UL 1699B Standard requirements for protection devices against arc faults (AFCIs). An experimental characterization is carried out of the arc fault phenomenon, for both AC and DC systems, focusing the attention on series arcs. The experimental measurements are carried out on a proper test bench, which has been developed in order to reproduce significant arcing conditions, in accordance with the UL 1699 Standard requirements.
Caratterizzazione e metodi di riconoscimento degli arc faults per applicazioni in sistemi di bassa tensione
2013
An Energy-Autonomous Wireless Sensor with Simultaneous Energy Harvesting and Ambient Light Sensing
2021
Wireless sensor nodes (WSNs) are generally powered by batteries, which results in a substantial limitation to the places where the nodes can be installed, to the maximum number of deployable devices, and to the node lifetime. To meet the demand for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications that require a large number of maintenance-free, low cost, wireless sensor nodes, this paper proposes a wireless sensor platform with a single photovoltaic transducer that performs the dual role of harvesting energy and sensing ambient light. This dual use allows even smaller and cheaper nodes that do not require any form of supporting external power, with a reduced component count. The device implements off-…
Proper sizing of energy storage for grid connected photovoltaic system
2014
Masteroppgave i fornybar energi ENE 500 Universitetet i Agder 2014 The requirement of an energy storage to a grid connected PV system, is highly desirable in cases like power outages. Another importance is to reduce the peak time electricity buying from the utility grid and discharging the battery stored energy to the load. This project investigates the optimum dimensioning of a battery energy storage in a grid connected Photovoltaic system, for the customers who purchase and sell the electricity to the utility grid. The aim was to provide an optimal method that helps electricity customers equipped with PV systems, in making decisions to install economically sized battery energy storage. Th…
Design of a Cleaning Program for a PV Plant Based on Analysis of Energy Losses
2015
Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy has grown significantly over the past few years. However, despite the increase in installed capacity, this energy source still raises important concerns related to the variability of power production. The short-term effects such as cloud shadowing and supply interruptions, as well as long-term effects such as dust accumulation, seasonal variation, and ageing of PV modules, can cause variability of power production. Therefore, the analysis of all the variability sources in order to provide statistically consistent power production data is an important challenge. This study presents a methodology to analyze data from a PV plant in order to have an independent ev…