Abstract
In this paper the measured results of Desert Type PV, in Muscat governorate in Oman, is discussed and analyzed. Several factors were measured and calculated for one whole year including, solar radiation, efficiency of the modules, temperature of the modules, energy production and number of sunshine hours. It was found that the average efficiency of this type of PV is 15% during the whole year. Although the number of sunshine hours is more during the summer time, the solar insolation is reduced owing to the high temperature. The power production and efficiency during winter are higher due to the reduction in the ambient temperature. From the measurements we can conclude that this type of PV is suitable for harsh weather such as the hot weather in Arabian Gulf Countries.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IET Conference Publications |
| Publisher | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| Volume | 2014 |
| Edition | CP649 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 5th Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, BICET 2014 - Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Duration: Nov 1 2014 → Nov 3 2014 |
Other
| Other | 5th Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, BICET 2014 |
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| Country/Territory | Brunei Darussalam |
| City | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Period | 11/1/14 → 11/3/14 |
Keywords
- Efficiency
- Pv modules
- Solar radiation
- Sunshine hours
- Temperature effect
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering