Performance characteristics data of solar photovoltaic （PV） cell/module are conventionally obtained under standard testing conditions. In the present work, the performance of PV modules under extreme temperatures an...Performance characteristics data of solar photovoltaic （PV） cell/module are conventionally obtained under standard testing conditions. In the present work, the performance of PV modules under extreme temperatures and insolations experienced in State of Qatar was utilized to aid presenting a simplified characterization approach for the special case of arid environmental conditions. The chosen model was the well-known single diode model with both series and parallel resistors for greater accuracy. The modeling technique was validated by comparing the numerically calculated electrical characteristics with experimentally obtained data using two approaches： a single indoor fixed monocrystalline PV module inside a solar simulation chamber which physically simulated different weather scenarios by changing irradiation intensities and temperature, and a set of outdoor fixed polycrystalline PV modules. The result of the indoor experiment was presented in form of performance curves, and the outdoor experiment results in a monthly accumulated power production chart format. Both illustration types showed acceptable tolerance.展开更多
The need for moving away from traditional energy sources and to find alternate energy sources is undoubtedly one of the primary objectives for a sustainable progress to humankind. The design and construction of buildi...The need for moving away from traditional energy sources and to find alternate energy sources is undoubtedly one of the primary objectives for a sustainable progress to humankind. The design and construction of buildings in hot-humid climates requires high energy consumption typically for air conditioning due to higher thermal loads. In the Gulf Region, there is a rising concern on the current rate of energy consumption due to air conditioning, i.e. two thirds of domestic electrical loads. Considering the wider impacts of carbon emissions on our climate, and the need to reduce these emissions, effective energy efficiency solutions are necessary in order to achieve the overall goal of reducing carbon emissions. This paper presents the performance of the “All in One” fully integrated solar desiccant air conditioning system. The superefficient air conditioning system can provide 1,000 to 2,000 litre/s treated fresh air at supply temperature of 16 °C with 60% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional systems. The system is locally manufactured and installed.展开更多
文摘Performance characteristics data of solar photovoltaic （PV） cell/module are conventionally obtained under standard testing conditions. In the present work, the performance of PV modules under extreme temperatures and insolations experienced in State of Qatar was utilized to aid presenting a simplified characterization approach for the special case of arid environmental conditions. The chosen model was the well-known single diode model with both series and parallel resistors for greater accuracy. The modeling technique was validated by comparing the numerically calculated electrical characteristics with experimentally obtained data using two approaches： a single indoor fixed monocrystalline PV module inside a solar simulation chamber which physically simulated different weather scenarios by changing irradiation intensities and temperature, and a set of outdoor fixed polycrystalline PV modules. The result of the indoor experiment was presented in form of performance curves, and the outdoor experiment results in a monthly accumulated power production chart format. Both illustration types showed acceptable tolerance.
文摘The need for moving away from traditional energy sources and to find alternate energy sources is undoubtedly one of the primary objectives for a sustainable progress to humankind. The design and construction of buildings in hot-humid climates requires high energy consumption typically for air conditioning due to higher thermal loads. In the Gulf Region, there is a rising concern on the current rate of energy consumption due to air conditioning, i.e. two thirds of domestic electrical loads. Considering the wider impacts of carbon emissions on our climate, and the need to reduce these emissions, effective energy efficiency solutions are necessary in order to achieve the overall goal of reducing carbon emissions. This paper presents the performance of the “All in One” fully integrated solar desiccant air conditioning system. The superefficient air conditioning system can provide 1,000 to 2,000 litre/s treated fresh air at supply temperature of 16 °C with 60% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional systems. The system is locally manufactured and installed.
