Rotating shadow band pyranometer irradiance monitoring for photovoltaic generation estimation

An instrument has been developed to simplify and ruggedize the accurate field measurements of global horizontal, direct normal, and horizontal diffuse solar irradiance. The rotating shadowband pyranometer performs the functions of a pyranometer, a pyrheliometer, and a sun-tracker at a lower cost and...

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Main Authors: Kern, E.C., Russell, M.C.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Electric variables measurement
Instruments
Monitoring
Photovoltaic systems
Power generation economics
Power industry
Power measurement
Solar energy
Solar power generation
Solar radiation
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Summary:An instrument has been developed to simplify and ruggedize the accurate field measurements of global horizontal, direct normal, and horizontal diffuse solar irradiance. The rotating shadowband pyranometer performs the functions of a pyranometer, a pyrheliometer, and a sun-tracker at a lower cost and without precision set-up and frequent realignment. These instruments are being used to monitor irradiance for electric utility applications.< >
DOI:10.1109/PVSC.1991.169272