Assessment of Output Power from Photovoltaic Panels in the City of Kirkuk, Iraq

摘要: The study aims to find optimal conditions for an improved harvesting of solar electricity and optimization its generation the purpose building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in urban areas, designing future Large Scale Stations. Measured DC electrical power from photovoltaic panels city Kirkuk, Iraq, is analyzed different orientations, cleaning schedules, tracking procedures, relevant conclusions are drawn. results obtained so far Jan-Jul 2013 indicate that a horizontal panel raised 2m above roof (H2) produces about 14% more output than those mounted directly floor. In January, two-axis tracked (2T) was 20% higher one-axis (1T) whilst latter has by 10% tilted at ~35°,TL. A south-facing vertical (VS) 70% (HA) ones, but June effect reversed with HA producing 200% VS. However, TL outperforms both. Simple empirical equations suggested model outputs VS, HA, panels. simplify design procedures predicting PV systems. It proposed switching between VS orientations could be used as control parameter regulate BIPV purposes.