Minimizing variation in outdoor CPV power ratings
Subtitle: preprint
By: Matthew Muller ... [et al.].
Contributors: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.); International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems (7th : 2011 : Las Vegas, Nev.)
Series: NREL/CP -- 5200-51339; Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) -- NREL/CP-5200-51339.
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Golden, CO]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Subjects: Photovoltaic power systems; Design and construction; Photovoltaic power generation; Research
Description: The CPV community has agreed to have both indoor and outdoor module power ratings. The indoor rating provides a repeatable measurement off the factory line while the outdoor rating provides a measure of true on-sun performance. The challenge with an outdoor rating is that conditions that impact the measurement such as the spectrum, temperature, wind speed, etc are constantly in flux. This work examines methodologies for determining the outdoor power rating with the goal of minimizing variation even if data are collected under changing meteorological conditions.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed August 1, 2011).

"July 2011."

"Presented at the 7th International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-7), Las Vegas, Nevada, April 4-6, 2011."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 5).

DE-AC36-08GO28308

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