Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile

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

doi:10.1109/CHILECON60335.2023.10418620

Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile

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

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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 language	English
Title of host publication	ChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350369533
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON60335.2023.10418620
State	Published - 2023
Externally published	Yes
Event	2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon 2023 - Hybrid, Valdivia, Chile Duration: 5 Dec 2023 → 7 Dec 2023

Publication series

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

Conference

Conference	2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon 2023
Country/Territory	Chile
City	Hybrid, Valdivia
Period	5/12/23 → 7/12/23

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

bifacial photovoltaics
modeling
specific energy yield
vertical bifacial

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Sanchez, H., Negroni, J. J., Meza, C., Dittmann, S., & Gottschalg, R. (2023). Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile. In ChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (Proceedings - IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON60335.2023.10418620

Sanchez, Hugo ; Negroni, Juan Jose ; Meza, Carlos et al. / Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile. ChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. (Proceedings - IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon).

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ChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. (Proceedings - IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon).

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Sanchez H, Negroni JJ, Meza C, Dittmann S, Gottschalg R. Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile. In ChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023. (Proceedings - IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon). doi: 10.1109/CHILECON60335.2023.10418620

Potential of Vertical Bifacial PV in Chile

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