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How to detect PV system underperformance using only AC-side inverter data

An Australian research team has developed a five-step, rule-based method that detects and classifies underperformance in PV systems using only AC-side inverter data. Validated across more than 1,000 ...
pv magazine International

The effects of solar module elevation on ground-mounted PV

Scientists in Hungary found that ground-mounted PV modules at an intermediate elevation of 1.1 m achieve the highest efficiency and power output due to improved airflow and reduced cell temperature.
PV Tech

Meralco energises Phase 1 of 3.5GW MTerra solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines

Meralco PowerGen Corporation has completed initial grid synchronisation and energisation of the 3.5GW MTerra solar project, which includes a 4.5GWh BESS.
IEEE

Condition Monitoring for DC-link Capacitors and PV arrays based on the Start-up Process of the PV System

Abstract: This paper proposes a method to enable condition monitoring of DC-link capacitors and PV arrays simultaneously based on the start-up process in the PV system. First, the start-up and DC-link ...
IEEE

Optimized Control and Modeling of a Multi-Level Inverter with PSO MPPT for Enhanced Grid Integration of PV Systems

Abstract: Renewable energy systems face persistent challenges in grid integration due to environmental variability and power quality issues, particularly under partial shading conditions (PSC), where ...