Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile

Hugo Sanchez, Juan Jose Negroni, Carlos Meza, Sebastian Dittmann, Ralph Gottschalg

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Abstract

The pressing need to decarbonize electricity generation has spurred the imperative integration of renewable energy sources. Among these, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has emerged as a highly viable alternative. However, the limited flexibility in energy distribution to the grid presents a hurdle for increasing the share of photovoltaic energy in the power matrix. Consequently, developing inventive and adaptable ways to include PV in the grid becomes pivotal in expediting the transition toward a low-carbon power generation model. Notably, Chile plays a significant role in advancing solar energy integration. Nevertheless, curtailments have been increased in the final years, with diminished PV energy production. To tackle this challenge, the vertical bifacial photovoltaic (VBPV) configuration emerges as a groundbreaking approach. Its ability to stagger generation peaks across two distinct time-frames throughout the day introduces enhanced grid integration flexibility. This study presents a computational analysis of the potential of VBPV layouts within the Chilean context alongside an exploration of the associated opportunities and obstacles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350369533
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon 2023 - Hybrid, Valdivia, Chile
Duration: 5 Dec 20237 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon
ISSN (Print)2832-1529
ISSN (Electronic)2832-1537

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon 2023
Country/TerritoryChile
CityHybrid, Valdivia
Period5/12/237/12/23

Keywords

  • bifacial photovoltaics
  • modeling
  • specific energy yield
  • vertical bifacial

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