Large, grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plants renewable energy

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Large, grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plants renewable energy

Boxun Hu 1* , Yanan Chen 2 , Desheng Kong 3 , Yiming Yao 4
  • 1 School of Energy and Power Engineering    
  • 2 Basis International School Guangzhou    
  • 3 The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University    
  • 4 Politecnico di Milano    
  • *corresponding author boxunhu429@gmail.com
Published on 21 July 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/7/20230328
ACE Vol.7
ISSN (Print): 2755-273X
ISSN (Online): 2755-2721
ISBN (Print): 978-1-915371-61-4
ISBN (Online): 978-1-915371-62-1

Abstract

As an essential part of renewable energy, the solar photovoltaic technic grows rapidly with two main types: off-grid and grid-connected systems. This paper focuses on grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plants and introduces the main physical principles of solar photovoltaics. Typical components of solar photovoltaic power plants are also presented, along with their functions. The extraordinary environmental impact and the relatively low and decreasing cost of grid-connected solar photovoltaics reflect its excellent development potential. Compared with other energy, grid-connected solar photovoltaics provides an alternative to conventional fossil fuel generation. With the improvement of silicon purification technology and the working efficiency of solar batteries, the scale of grid-connected solar photovoltaics power plants will be further expanded.

Keywords:

solar photovoltaic power plants, grid-connected system, environment, PV system components, environmental and economic analysis

Hu,B.;Chen,Y.;Kong,D.;Yao,Y. (2023). Large, grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plants renewable energy. Applied and Computational Engineering,7,375-389.
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Hu,B.;Chen,Y.;Kong,D.;Yao,Y. (2023). Large, grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plants renewable energy. Applied and Computational Engineering,7,375-389.

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