Sandia/EPRI 2014 PV Systems SymposiumGround Irradiance DataJustin Robinson
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GroundWork’s goal is to deliver revenue-gradeground irradiance data to solar power modelers
Our Solar Monitoring Station (SMS) programs include:! Program and System Design and Submittals! Equipment Supply, Fabricate and Test! SCADA Integration! Install, Commission and Validate! Operations and Maintenance! Data Quality Assurance (GroundWatch)
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Use of Ground Irradiance Data
Gather lower uncertainty irradiance dataif.... secondary standard, site-specific and maintained
Tune satellite data for lower uncertainty resource assessment Capture micro-climates and albedo
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Solar Radiation Terms
GHI: Global Horizontal IrradianceDNI: Direct Normal IrradianceDHI: Diffuse Horizontal IrradianceGPOA: Global Plane of Array Irradiance
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Component Sum Calculation
Sza: Solar Zenith AngleGHI = DNI * cos(Sza) + DHI
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GHI
Calculated from measured DNI and DHIMeasured with PyranometerMeasured with Si-Photodiode
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GPOA
Measured with pyranometer at tilt and azimuth of arrayEstimated from DNI and DHI
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DNI
Measured with pyrheliometerCalculated by Rotating Shadowband Radiometer (RSR)
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DHI
Measured with shaded pyranometer (shadowball assembly)Measured with RSRCalculated from DNI and GHI
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SMS Considerations
Pyranometer classSensor orientation and mountingRedundant irradiance sensorsTemperature correctionInclement weatherAncillary measurementsPower budget & diagnosticsSoiling studies
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SMS Types
Redundant GHIGHI + GPOARSR + GHISun Tracker with GHI, DNI, DHI
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Redundant GHI
Low uncertainty GHI ground data Provides for both data quality assurance and data continuityHorizontal position is easy to maintain and verify
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GHI + GPOA
Fixed GPOA at defined angleGPOA measures albedo (ground reflection)Provides some data quality assurance and data continuityGPOA introduces tilt errorGPOA orientation is more difficult to maintain and verify
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RSR + GHI
RSR measures DHI and GHI; Calculates DNIUnderestimation of DHI under clear sky conditionsLimited data quality assurance of dissimilar instrumentsNo data continuity of lower uncertainty GHIDHI is required by SCE; RSR is an acceptable option
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Sun Tracker with GHI, DNI, DHI
Measures GHI, DNI, DHICalculated GHI has lowest uncertaintyExcellent data quality assurance and data continuityUpfront investment limits usage in developmentMaintenance regime is more rigorous and costly
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Ground Metadata
Commissioning documentation and change logsSensor make, model and classDatalogger programPhoto-setSensor calibration certificatesO&M frequency and logsPeriodicity of data review
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Ground Data Reasonableness
Characterize system uncertaintyCorrelate data with cleaning eventsCompare redundant sensors and/or component sum valuesEvaluate symmetry of irradiance curvesCompare clear sky transmittance indices (NREL SERI QC)
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Cleaning Event
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Questions