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dc.contributor.author | Grech, Martin | - |
dc.contributor.author | Mule’ Stagno, Luciano | - |
dc.contributor.author | Yousif, Charles | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-11-06T15:29:47Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2017-11-06T15:29:47Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Grech, M., Mule Stagno, L., & Yousif, C. (2013). Increasing PV module output with flat reflectors – a scenario in Malta. The ISE Annual Conference, Qawra. 1-6. | en_GB |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/23394 | - |
dc.description.abstract | The output of photovoltaic (PV) modules is related to the solar radiation incident on their surface. The immediate surroundings of the modules may reflect a considerable amount of radiation on to them, thus affecting their performance and output. This paper explores ways of improving the output of PV modules installed in Malta, with the aid of flat plate reflectors installed in front of the modules. This study focused on the effect that different types of reflective materials have on the PV modules’ output. Two sets of reflectors were studied. The first set consisted of reflectors that can be set at an angle to the horizontal, while the second set emulates different flat roof surfaces. The output of PV modules was measured and compared for each case. Measurements started in October 2012 and are still ongoing. The aim is to study the effect of reflecting surfaces and the PV modules output, and to determine the effect of the inclination of reflector. Results have so far shown that a potential increase of up to 15% maybe achieved by aluminium reflectors during the winter seasons. | en_GB |
dc.description.sponsorship | Alternative Technologies Ltd., Energy Investment Ltd, JMV Vibro Blocks Ltd., Solar Engineering Ltd. and Solar Solutions Ltd. | en_GB |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | University of Malta. Institute for Sustainable Energy | en_GB |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_GB |
dc.subject | Photovoltaic power generation -- Equipment and supplies -- Malta | en_GB |
dc.subject | Renewable energy sources -- Malta | en_GB |
dc.subject | Photovoltaic power systems -- Technological innovations -- Malta | en_GB |
dc.title | Increasing PV module output with flat reflectors – a scenario in Malta | en_GB |
dc.type | conferenceObject | en_GB |
dc.rights.holder | The copyright of this work belongs to the author(s)/publisher. The rights of this work are as defined by the appropriate Copyright Legislation or as modified by any successive legislation. Users may access this work and can make use of the information contained in accordance with the Copyright Legislation provided that the author must be properly acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the prior permission of the copyright holder. | en_GB |
dc.bibliographicCitation.conferencename | Sustainable Energy 2013 : the ISE Annual Conference | en_GB |
dc.bibliographicCitation.conferenceplace | Qawra, Malta, 21/03/2013 | en_GB |
dc.description.reviewed | peer-reviewed | en_GB |
Appears in Collections: | ISE Conference 2013 |
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