Investigation of Functioning of a Photoelectric Installation under Forest Fires in the Northern Part of the Russian Far East

Abstract

This paper is devoted to the study of the working characteristics of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in conditions of high smoke content due to forest fires in the central part of Yakutia. It should be noted that experimental studies were carried out at the beginning of July 2021 in the village of Boroguntsi (central part of Yakutia) with geographical coordinates 62.67N, 131.13E. The purpose of the article is to study the features of the operation of a photovoltaic solar plant in conditions of increased smoke pollution during forest fires in Yakutia. In the research, a technology was developed for conducting experimental work by using power, measuring and recording equipment to determine the necessary electrical power parameters. The result of the study is the recording of a decrease in the generation power of the plant from 34.88% to 74.42%, depending on the type of smoke pollution in the environment. It should be noted that the results of the research can be used to study the benefits of solar energy facilities in areas where the possibility of seasonal forest fires is high.