5 key indicators solar asset managers should track
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What are the key performance indicators for solar PV plants?
Key Performance Indicators for Solar PV Plants. Key Performance Indicators for Solar PV Plants. Specific yield (kWh/kWp) is the energy (kWh) generated per kWp module capacity installed over a fixed period of time. Indirectly it indicates the number of full equivalent hours a plant produced during a specific time frame.
Why is solar energy monitoring important?
It is a crucial indicator of plant utilization. Irradiance (W/m²) The solar power received per unit area, critical for understanding the potential energy generation. Module Efficiency (%): The efficiency of the solar modules in converting sunlight into electrical energy. Regular monitoring can indicate degradation or issues with specific modules.
What are the three KPIs of a solar PV power plant?
Technical Availability (or Uptime), Contractual Availability and Energy-based Availability are three closely related indicators to measure whether the solar PV power plant is generating electricity. The latter two KPIs are explained in section 10.5. Solar PV power plant/O&M service provider KPIs.
What is a photovoltaic system KPI?
Photovoltaic (PV) System KPIs: Energy Yield (kWh) The total energy generated by the solar plant over a specific period. This is the most fundamental KPI indicating the plant's output. Performance Ratio (PR) A measure of the actual energy output compared to the theoretical maximum possible.
How can KPI data be used to assess PV performance?
Mapping and Geospatial Analysis: Advanced mapping techniques using KPI data allow for a comprehensive assessment of PV performance across regions, supporting tailored operations and early-stage design considerations for new PV projects.
How to determine if a power plant is performing better?
By comparing inverter level-specific yields within a power plant, it is possible to detect which of an inverter are performing better than others. CUF is output of the plant compared to theoretical maximum output of the plant in specific period of time.
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