RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-ConnectedPV Systems: Definition and Application
Author(s) -
P.J. Pérez,
G. Almonacid,
J. Aguilera,
J. de la Casa
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international journal of photoenergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1687-529X
pISSN - 1110-662X
DOI - 10.1155/2008/356261
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , generator (circuit theory) , current (fluid) , grid , computer science , electrical engineering , field (mathematics) , electronic engineering , physics , engineering , power (physics) , mathematics , geometry , pure mathematics , quantum mechanics
This paper includes a definition of a new and original concept in the photovoltaic field, RMS current of a photovoltaic generator for grid-connected systems. The RMS current is very useful for calculating energy losses in cables used in a PV generator. As well, a current factor has been defined in order to simplify RMS current calculation. This factor provides an immediate (quick and easy) calculation method for the RMS current that does not depend on the case particular conditions (orientation, location, etc.). RMS current and current factor values have been calculated for different locations and modules
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