An Appraisal in to the Effects of Partial Shading on an Urban Photovoltaic System Using the Internet of Things

Abstract

Partial shadowing of a solar array is known to decrease the array's output power. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to calculate the exact degree of decrease in energy output from the darkened region alone. In this study, the process of partial PV shadowing on multiple PV cells by using IoT wired in series and/or parallel, with and without bypass diodes, is elucidated. A layperson interested in learning how a certain shading geometry affects a PV system may benefit from this study, which is provided in clear language. Commercial 100 W panel and 10 kW PV array data are used to show the study.