Modeling, testing, and mitigation of electromagnetic pulse on PV systems

W Qiu, L Zhang, H Yin, LC Markel, D Liao… - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) poses a significant threat to the normal operation of power
systems, especially with the increasing penetration of renewable energy. Without adequate …

An evaluation of the economic benefits of rooftop distributed photovoltaic projects in the whole county in China

L Zhang, J Yu, Q Shi, Q Kong - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
To promote the realization of the “dual carbon target”, the implementation of rooftop
distributed photovoltaic (RDPV) projects in the whole county will usher in large-scale …

Assessment and optimization of carport structures for photovoltaic systems: a path to sustainable energy development

S Habib, M Tamoor, MA Zaka, Y Jia - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Parking lots cover a large area around many institutions that have great potential for
integrating photovoltaic systems that might serve local electricity needs or export to the utility …

Development of a solar-tracking system for horizontal single-axis PV arrays using spatial projection analysis

B Huang, J Huang, K Xing, L Liao, P Xie, M Xiao… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Uniaxial trackers are widely employed as the frame for solar photovoltaic (PV) panel
installation. However, when used in sloping terrain scenarios such as mountain and hill …

Comprehensive transient analysis on control system in a photovoltaic power plant under lightning strike

E Demirel, GK Dolgun, A Keçebaş - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar power plants are installed in high and open places to receive high solar radiation.
However, this leaves them vulnerable to lightning strike. Lightning strike affects power plants …

Influence of photovoltaic support on lightning transient under direct lightning strike

Q Sun, L Huang, X Zhong, J Yang, L Zhong… - Electric Power Systems …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the large-scale installation of photovoltaic (PV) plants in open areas, PV plants is
exposed to lightning strike at a high risk. The influence of PV support on lightning transient …

Design of a vacuum-type PV module cleaning robot based on an auxiliary mobile frame

B Zhao, J Yang, S Cao, C Lv, S Fan, T Sun, N Chen - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic (PV) module surface ash cleaning has been a difficult problem in the PV power
generation industry. This paper designs a PV module cleaning robot for use in complex …

Investigation on induced voltage of photovoltaic system on complex terrain

Q Sun, X Zhong, L Zhong, F Wang, J Liu, S Chen… - Electric Power Systems …, 2021 - Elsevier
Large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems are normally installed on wide-open area for
converting sunlight into electricity. They face a great challenge of lightning strike. A …

A study on the effects of electromagnetic coupling mechanisms in the event of an indirect lightning strike near photovoltaic arrays

JDLC Hernández, FJS Sutil, C Petrarca… - IET Renewable …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Indirect lightning strikes hitting near photovoltaic installations are much more frequent than
direct hits, and can generate overvoltage in their electric circuitry. The authors developed a …

Analysis of lightning-induced voltages effect with SPD placement for sustainable operation in hybrid solar PV-Battery energy storage system

NI Ahmad, Z Ali, MZA Ab. Kadir, M Osman, NH Zaini… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper discusses the lightning-induced voltage effect on a hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV)-
battery energy storage system with the presence of surge protection devices (SPD). Solar …