Comparison of solar radiation and PV generation variability with system dispersion in the UK
conference contribution
posted on 2017-02-21, 10:40 authored by Diane Palmer, Elena Koumpli, Tom BettsTom Betts, Ralph GottschalgThis paper investigates how number and location of solar installations may reduce aggregate irradiance variability and therefore lessen the overall impact of PV on grid distribution. The current distribution of UK solar farms is analysed. It was found that variability is linked to site clustering and nearness to coast. The UK solar farm fleet currently comprises a range of system sizes which, when viewed in en masse, reduces variation in PV generation.
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School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Proceedings 12th Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference, 2016Citation
PALMER, D. ...et al., 2016. Comparison of solar radiation and PV generation variability with system dispersion in the UK. IN: Hutchins, M., Treharne, R. and Cole, A. (eds.) 12th Photovoltaic Science, Application and Technology Conference C98 (PVSAT-12), University of Liverpool, 6-8th April, pp. 89-92.Publisher
© The Solar Energy SocietyVersion
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This is a conference paper.ISBN
0904963829Publisher version
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- en
