Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Renewable Generation |
Photovoltaic Yield and Techno-Economic
Modelling for Large-
Scale Solar
Current state-of-the-art yield and financial prediction models are inadequate for large-scale solar , given the use of new technologies , site configurations and business models , as well as uncertain environmental impacts . These tool limitations pose a number of risks , including increased financial and operational costs , and a high level of uncertainty in predicted performance . |
Competitive Advantage • First principle-based modelling of large-scale solar performance for existing and emerging technologies
• In-built techno-economic analysis
Impact • Unique yield and techno-economic analysis can inform investment decisions
• Analysis can be used to guide development strategy for component suppliers
Successful Applications • Techno-economic analysis of a wide range of module mounting technologies for giga-scale solar projects in Australia
• Accurate prediction of operating temperatures of various racking / mounting combinations
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Our Collaborators • Sun Cable
• 5B
• PV Lighthouse
More Information Professor Bram Hoex
School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
T : + 61 2 9385 7934
E : b . hoex @ unsw . edu . au
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• Unique modelling software tools |
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• Bespoke climate chambers and accelerated tests for module reliability |
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