RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected   PV Systems: Definition and Application

P. J. Pérez; G. Almonacid; J. Aguilera; J. de la Casa

doi:10.1155/2008/356261

International Journal of Photoenergy (Jan 2008)

RMS Current of a Photovoltaic Generator in Grid-Connected PV Systems: Definition and Application

P. J. Pérez,
G. Almonacid,
J. Aguilera,
J. de la Casa

Affiliations

P. J. Pérez: IDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
G. Almonacid: IDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
J. Aguilera: IDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
J. de la Casa: IDEA Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2008/356261
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2008

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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.

Published in International Journal of Photoenergy

ISSN: 1110-662X (Print); 1687-529X (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery: Renewable energy sources
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/3837

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