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5-Cells-Modules-And-Arrays.Pdf Chapter 5 Cells, Modules and Arrays Principles of Operation ● I-V Characteristics ● Response to Irradiance and Temperature ● Series/Parallel Connections ● Specifications and Ratings 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Overview Describing the photovoltaic (PV) effect and comparing the fabrication of solar cells from various manufacturing processes. Defining the current-voltage (I-V) characteristic for a PV device and the key operating parameters. Understanding how sunlight, temperature and electrical load affect the output of a PV device. Determining the electrical output of similar and dissimilar PV devices connected in series and parallel. Explaining the purpose and operation of bypass diodes. Describing the performance rating conditions and labeling requirements for PV modules. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 2 Cells, Modules and Arrays Cell Module Array 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 3 Solar Cells Solar cells are semiconductor devices that convert sunlight to DC electricity. (-) Electrical Load Photovoltaic cell DC current flow Phosphorous-doped silicon Boron-doped silicon (N-type) layer ~ 0.3 μm (P-type) wafer < 250 μm (+) 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 4 The Photovoltaic Effect The photovoltaic effect is the process of creating a voltage across charged materials that are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. Photons in sunlight impart their energy to excess charge carriers (electrons and holes) allowing them to freely move about the material. Charge opposition between the two materials creates an electrical field that provides momentum and direction to the free charge carriers, resulting in the flow of electrical current flow when the cell is connected to a load. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 5 Silicon Solar Cells Silicon solar cells produce about 0.5 to 0.6 volt independent of cell area, depending on temperature. The current output of a solar cell depends primarily on the cell area, its efficiency, and the incident solar radiation. Modern silicon solar cells are up to 8 inches in diameter and produce up to 4 watts and 8 amps under full sunlight. Monocrystalline cell Polycrystalline cell 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 6 Crystalline Silicon Wafer Production The following processes are commonly used to create P-type silicon wafers: The Czochralski method produces a single or monocrystalline wafer. The cast ingot method produces a multigrain or polycrystalline wafer. The ribbon method produces polycrystalline wafers by drawing molten silicon between dies in a continuous process. Wafer are additionally processed to produce a complete solar cell. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 7 Moncrystalline Wafer Production: Czochralski Method Single crystal or monocrystalline silicon wafers are grown in the form of a cylindrical ingot, creating a perfect crystal. A seed crystal is inserted into molten polysilicon doped with boron, rotated and drawn upward allowing the P-type silicon material to cool into a cylindrical ingot. Czochralski Method 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 8 Polycrystalline Silicon Wafer Production Polycrystalline or multi- crystalline silicon wafers are cast, forming a block-shaped ingot that has many crystals. Molten polysilicon doped with boron is poured into a rectangular crucible, and slowly cooled at controlled rate. Cast Ingot Method Polycrystalline wafers are also made using the ribbon method. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 9 Solar Cell Manufacturing Once a P-type silicon ingot is produced, a number of additional steps are required to create an actual solar cell. Cropping Sawing Phosphorous diffusion Screen printing Electrical testing SolarWorld USA 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 10 Flat-Plate PV Modules Flat-plate PV modules respond to both direct and diffuse solar radiation, and are the smallest field installable generating unit. SolarWorld Single (mono) crystalline Polycrystalline 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 11 Flat-Plate PV Modules Polycrystalline Single (mono) crystalline 36 cell modules 60 cell polycrystalline module 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 12 Typical PV Module Construction Continuous silicone seal Tempered glass EVA embedding Solar cells Tough polymer back sheet High strength frame SolarWorld USA 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 13 Emerging PV Module Technologies Thick wafer silicon P-N junction solar cells are considered first generation PV devices. Second generation devices are thin-film devices including: Amorphous silicon (a-Si) Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) Copper indium gallium selenide (CIS or CIGS) Other advanced PV module designs include: Concentrating PV modules AC modules Polymer and organic solar cells 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 14 Thin-Film PV Modules Thin-film PV modules are produced by depositing ultra- thin layers of semiconductor materials on a flexible or rigid substrate. Thin-film modules have significant potential for cost and weight reductions. Disadvantages include lower efficiencies and higher degradation rates than crystalline silicon modules. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 15 Concentrating PV Modules Use optics to focus sunlight on solar cells up to 200-500 X. Employ advanced multijunction solar cells approaching efficiencies of up to 40%. Utilize only direct component of total global solar radiation, and employ two-axis sun tracking. Design challenges include managing high temperatures and high DC currents. NREL, Bill Timmerman 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 16 AC Modules and Micro-Inverters Alternating-current (AC) modules are an integrated PV module and inverter product intended for installation as a single unit. AC modules do not have any field-installed DC wiring. Micro-inverters are separate module level inverters intended for field installation. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 17 Photovoltaic Arrays PV arrays are constructed from building blocks of individual PV modules, panels and subarrays that form a mechanically and electrically integrated DC power generation unit. 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 18 Photovoltaic Arrays Ground-mounted rack array Pole-mounted tracking array Standoff roof-mounted array Building-integrated array 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 19 Photovoltaic Arrays Roof-mounted standoff array Roof-mounted rack array 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 20 Leading Manufacturers of PV Cells and Modules BP Solar Schott Solar First Solar Sharp Solar JA Solar SolarWorld Kyocera SunPower Mitsubishi Suntech Motech Trina Q-Cells Yingli Sanyo 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 21 Current-Voltage (I-V) Characteristic The electrical performance of a PV device is given by it current- voltage (I-V) curve. Represents an infinite number of I-V operating points. Varies with solar radiation and device temperature. Voltage (V) 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 22 Key I-V Parameters PV device performance is specified by the following I-V parameters at a given temperature and solar irradiance Isc condition: Pmp Imp Open-circuit voltage (Voc) Short-circuit current (Isc) Maximum power point (Pmp) Area = Pmp Maximum power voltage (Vmp) Maximum power current (Imp) Voltage (V) Vmp Voc 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 23 Power vs. Voltage Curve Current vs. Voltage Power vs. Voltage Pmp Isc Imp Pmp = Imp x Vmp Voltage (V) Vmp Voc 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 24 PV Module Rating Conditions The electrical performance of PV modules is rated at Standard Test Conditions (STC): Irradiance: 1,000 W/m2 , AM 1.5 Cell temperature: 25°C Source: SolarWorld USA 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 25 Fill Factor Fill factor (FF) is an indicator of the quality of a solar cell. FF = (Vmp x Imp) / (Voc x Isc) = Pmp / (Voc x Isc) Isc Imp Pmp = Imp x Vmp Isc x Voc Voltage (V) Vmp Voc 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 26 Efficiency P η = mp Efficiency of a PV device is the EA× ratio of the electrical power where output and the solar irradiance η = efficiency input over the device area, P = maximum power rating (W) expressed as a percentage: mp E = solar iradiance (W/m2 ) 2 A = surface area (m ) P Example: η = mp What is the efficiency for a PV EA× module that has a surface area of 200 W 2 η = 1.4 m , and produces 200 W (1000 W/m22 × 1.4 m ) maximum power when exposed to 1000 W/m2 solar irradiance? η =0.143 = 14.3% 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 27 Response to Electrical Load The electrical load connected to a PV device determines its operating point. If a battery is connected to a PV device, the battery voltage sets the operating voltage for that PV device. In a grid-connected PV system, the inverter loads the PV array at its maximum power point. From Ohm’s Law, the electrical load resistance that operates a PV device at its maximum power point is equal to Vmp/Imp (ohms). + Electrical PV Device Load - 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 28 Operating Point Isc Imp Pmp = Imp x Vmp Voltage (V) Vmp Voc 2012 Jim Dunlop Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: 5 - 29 PV Modules for Battery Charging PV module maximum power voltage must be higher than battery
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