The Efficiency of Heterostructure Photovoltaic Modules in the Territory of Russia and Adequacy of the Procedure for Selecting Protective Devices in Their Circuits

Authors

  • Юрий [Yuriy] Викторович [V.] Монаков [Monakov]
  • Санжар [Sanzhar] Алимович [A.] Шарапов [Sharapov]
  • Даниил [Daniil] Юрьевич [Yu.] Середкин [Seredkin]

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24160/1993-6982-2021-6-49-58

Keywords:

short circuit current, photovoltaic module, protective devices, solar power plant, renewable energy sources

Abstract

The aim of this study was to estimate the efficiency of photovoltaic modules (PVM) used at solar power plants (SPP) in the Russian Federation territory and to analyze how adequate the procedure adopted for selecting protective devices in the PVM circuits is.

In carrying out the study, a solar power plant analysis model developed in the PVSyst software environment using the SolarGIS weather database was used.

The currently effective State Standard GOST R 56978-2016 (IEC/TS 62548: 2013): Photovoltaic Arrays. Specifications, which stipulates the procedure for selecting protective devices in the PVM circuits, is analyzed for sufficiency of the considered in it factors influencing the levels of currents in these circuits.

Based on the modeling results, the values of the specific generated power were obtained, and the capacity utilization factor (CUF) values of SPPs were calculated for various regions of Russia.

The data obtained can be used in performing the feasibility studies of constructing solar power plants in the Russian Federation territory, including those to be used for the consumers own needs. This data may also be needed in elaborating/updating the methodology for selecting protective devices in the PVM circuits.

A conclusion can be drawn based on the obtained study results that the PVM operation features high efficiency in the Russian Federation territory. There is also a need to develop a procedure for selecting protective devices in the PVM circuits that would take into account the influence of insolation level, temperature and degradation of modules on the levels of short circuit currents in their circuits.

Author Biographies

Юрий [Yuriy] Викторович [V.] Монаков [Monakov]

Ph.D. (Techn.), Assistant Professor of Electrical Stations Dept., NRU MPEI, e-mail: MonakovYV@mpei.ru

Санжар [Sanzhar] Алимович [A.] Шарапов [Sharapov]

Head of Long-term Development and Technical Support of Projects Dept., LLC «Unigrin Engineering», e-mail: S.Sharapov@unigreen-energy.com

Даниил [Daniil] Юрьевич [Yu.] Середкин [Seredkin]

Ph.D.-student of Electrical Stations Dept., NRU MPEI, e-mail: SeredkinDY@mpei.ru

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Для цитирования: Монаков Ю.В., Шарапов С.А., Середкин Д.Ю. Эффективность гетероструктурных фотоэлектрических модулей на территории России и корректность методики выбора защитных аппаратов в их цепях // Вестник МЭИ. 2021. № 6. С. 49—00. DOI: 10.24160/1993-6982-2021-6-49-58
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For citation: Monakov Yu.V., Sharapov S.A., Seredkin D.Yu. The Efficiency of Heterostructure Photovoltaic Modules in the Territory of Russia and Adequacy of the Procedure for Selecting Protective Devices in Their Circuits. Bulletin of MPEI. 2021;6:49—58. (in Russian). DOI: 10.24160/1993-6982-2021-6-49-58.

Published

2021-06-07

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Section

Renewable Energy Installations (05.14.08)