Performance Estimation of Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems in Different Regions in Paraná

HIGHLIGHTS

The generation of photovoltaic solar energy is proportional to the solar radiation in the location where the system is installed.

Figures of merit may fluctuate depending on the season.

The performance of a photovoltaic system varies according to the photovoltaic cell technology employed.

Abstract

The obtaining of electric energy from solar energy through photovoltaic systems shows great growth due to the solar potential present in the Brazilian territory. In the State of Paraná, studies are recurrent in public and private sectors on the development and performance of this technology. The installation and commissioning processes of photovoltaic plants are linked to the expectation of energy generation and the performance of the system through the figures of merit. The feasibility of the project can be confirmed when the results of these parameters are satisfactory and correspond to averages obtained from already consolidated surveys. The six photovoltaic systems implemented at the Federal Technological University of Paraná have expectations of generation and performance consistent with those of previous studies and will contribute to scientific advancement on the behavior of systems with different technologies located in different regions in the state.

Keywords:
photovoltaic systems; generation of photovoltaic energy; photovoltaic cells; figures of merit