Patent ID: 11934750
Assignee: CLEAN POWER RESEARCH, L.L.C.
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  H  Y | IPC G  H

Claim 17:
18. A system for search-based photovoltaic system configuration specification modification with the aid of a digital computer, comprising:
a computer comprising a processor and configured to:
obtain measured photovoltaic production for a photovoltaic system operating at a known geographic location over a set time period;
obtain a preexisting configuration for the photovoltaic system;
search for optimal values for a plurality of variables in a configuration specification for the photovoltaic system, comprising:
determine optimal values comprising initial optimal values and final optimal values for a plurality of angles associated with the photovoltaic system based on the measured photovoltaic production;
determine the optimal value for an exact obstruction elevation angle over a range of azimuth orientations;

modify the preexisting configuration used by a production output controller for the photovoltaic system based on at least some of the optimal values for the variables in the configuration specification;
perform at least one of:
determine a photovoltaic temperature response coefficient, wherein the preexisting configuration is modified based on the photovoltaic temperature response coefficient; and
determine one of an inverter rating or a power curve associated with the photovoltaic system, wherein the preexisting configuration is modified based on the inverter rating or the power curve; and

the production output controller configured to operate the photovoltaic system based on the modified configuration.