Environmental Influences on Photovoltaic Module Performance Along the Mediterranean Coast: Analyzing the Impact of Temperature, Wind, and Humidity
摘要
The complex interactions between temperature, wind, and humidity dynamics and photovoltaic (PV) module performance throughout the Mediterranean Coast are examined in this study. Despite what was formerly believed, temperature has a negligible effect of just 1% on PV modules, however humidity is a big influencer with a 5.5% negative effect. Interestingly, even though PV(B) shows comparable drops in output values, it shows less favorable power values due to dust deposition made worse by weather with a minimum of 65.47 W. Moreover, our results demonstrate the compensating role of wind, with average velocities above 4 m/s increasing the PV modules’ respective energy yields by 2.6% to 2.4%. In conclusion, our research provides deeper insights into the temperature coefficient’s function and stresses the importance of adaptive designs and strategies to harness solar energy efficiently amidst changing environmental conditions. This comprehensive understanding not only enhances the theoretical knowledge but also offers practical solutions for real-world applications in the solar energy sector.