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Characterization of insolation data for use in photovoltaic system analysis models

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  • Rahman, S.
  • Khallat, M.A.
  • Salameh, Z.M.

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A statistical technique to characterize insolation data for use in photovoltaic (PV) systems is presented. We start by examining the frequency distribution of long-term insolation data. The histogram is generated for observed insolation for a particular hour over a month for a number of years. It is fitted to three distributions (Weibull, β and log normal). Four goodness-of-fit criteria are employed in checking the best fit. These are Chi-square, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Cramer-Von Mises-Smirnov, and log-likelihood. SOLMET data from Sterling, Va, Raleigh-Durham, N.C. and Miami, Fla are analyzed. It is found that the β distribution fits the long-term hourly global horizontal insolation data best for these three southeastern U.S. locations.

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  • Rahman, S. & Khallat, M.A. & Salameh, Z.M., 1988. "Characterization of insolation data for use in photovoltaic system analysis models," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 13(1), pages 63-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:13:y:1988:i:1:p:63-72
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(88)90079-5
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