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Influence of Orientation on the Performance of a Photovoltaic Conversion System in Nigeria
M.S. Okundamiya and A.N. Nzeako
Corresponding Author: M.S. Okundamiya
Submitted: 2011 July, 11
Accepted: 2011 September, 25
Published: 2011 December, 26 |
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This study investigates the effects of orientation of photovoltaic surface and proposes the optimum
tilt angle for a photovoltaic array oriented due south in three cities in Nigeria (Abuja, Benin City and Katsina).
Three optimization methods (monthly based, seasonal based and annual based) are implemented. The
inclination of the surface is assumed to be varying from 0º to 90º with an increment of 1º, and the total global
solar radiation on the tilted surface is estimated using the Hay-Davis-Klucher-Reindl (HDKR) Model. Analysis
indicates that the photovoltaic (PV) surface positioned at monthly optimized tilt angles will generate an increase
exceeding 10% of its annual total irradiance.
Key words: Global solar irradiance, HDKR model, Nigeria, optimum tilt angle, orientation, photovoltaic,
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M.S. Okundamiya and A.N. Nzeako, . Influence of Orientation on the Performance of a Photovoltaic Conversion System in Nigeria. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (12): 1384-1390.
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