2008 performance analysis of a large scale grid connected solar system

Amine Alami; Robert Batista; David Williams

doi:10.1117/12.824844

20 August 2009 2008 performance analysis of a large scale grid connected solar system

Amine Alami, Robert Batista, David Williams

Proceedings Volume 7412, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems II; 74120F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824844
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Completed in December of 2007, the 14 MW photovoltaic power plant located at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada was the largest operational photovoltaic plant in North America, and as of June, 2009, it continues to be the largest plant in operation in North America. An analysis on system availability and weather variability was conducted to assess the impact of these factors on the overall system performance. Additionally, the plant is composed of two types of single-axis tracking systems and a variety of module technologies which has allowed for a direct comparison of their performance. Overall the plant performed above expectations for 2008, and through an analysis of the above factors, it has been concluded that they all affect the system performance on varying scales. However, the plant's availability is the largest controllable area for improvement in the plant's capacity.

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Amine Alami, Robert Batista, and David Williams "2008 performance analysis of a large scale grid connected solar system", Proc. SPIE 7412, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems II, 74120F (20 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824844

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