Abstract:
First Solar has developed an energy prediction software called PlantPredict to model the generation of utility-scale photovoltaic power plants. PlantPredict focuses on ef...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
First Solar has developed an energy prediction software called PlantPredict to model the generation of utility-scale photovoltaic power plants. PlantPredict focuses on efficiently and accurately modeling complex utility-scale photovoltaic power plants in a single energy prediction. Algorithm options are extensive and transparently documented. This includes important models that are not currently available in industry-standard comparable software such as spectral shift, non-linear temperature coefficient, and inverter thermal clipping. Through partnerships with weather file vendors, PlantPredict offers one-click download of weather data to further improve the efficiency of utility-scale energy predictions. Future releases will include important modeling capabilities such as module file generation, sloped terrain modeling, and plane of array irradiance input. With over 900 users across more than 300 companies, PlantPredict has seen steady growth since its initial release in late 2016.
Published in: 2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)
Date of Conference: 25-30 June 2017
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 04 November 2018
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