The power generation of photovoltaic systems is significantly affected by partial or complete
shading of its cells and it depends of the PV array configuration, shading characteristics, and …

The capacitor charging method can be used in Photovoltaic (PV) systems for two typical
applications: a very simple and cheap way (1) to trace the I–V curve of a PV generator of …

A knowledge gap exists about the actual behavior of PV grid-connected systems (PVGCS)
using various PV technologies in Peru. This paper presents the results of an over three-year …

The quality of photovoltaic (PV) plants is one of the main barriers to the future adoption of PV-
generated electricity, which is largely dependent on the strategies of stakeholders. Most …

Recently, after high feed-in tariffs in Italy, retroactive cuts in the energy payments have
generated economic concern about several grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems with …

Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV) is an alternative to flat-plate module photovoltaic (PV)
technology. The bankability of CPV projects is an important issue to pave the way toward a …

Energy policies along with technological advancements in power electronics have allowed a
high penetration of photovoltaic installations. To normalize grid connections, in particular for …

The nominal power is an essential parameter for evaluating the general state of a
photovoltaic plant. The American Society for Testing and Materials, the International …

As non-controllable and intermittent power sources, grid-connected photovoltaic (PV)
systems can contribute to overvoltage in low voltage (LV) distribution feeders during periods …

The energy produced by a large PV plant is a paramount parameter for predicting the
profitability of the PV system. This prediction generally consists of first estimating the DC …