Calculation of solar photovoltaic power and energy.
The principle of solar photovoltaic is to convert solar energy of light (photons) into electricity. When photons heat special materials they create a displacement of electrons that generate a continuous current. Solar cells are connected in series to form photovoltaic panels that are connected together to crate a PV generator. This generator can be connected to an inverter to transform continuous current in alternative current 3-phase or single phase and connected to the grid or to a storage system.
Formula to calculate PV energy
How to calculate annual output energy of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system?
The simplest formula is :
E = electric energy PV production (kWh/year)
Hi = global incident radiation (kWh/m²/year)
Pstc = sum of peak power at STC conditions of photovoltaic solar panels (kWp)
PR = Performance ratio of the solar PV system (without unit)
Calculator : solar PV energy and financial gain
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