Field Performance Evaluation of the Largest Rooftop PV Project in the Middle East

Abstract

Evaluation of field performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems is crucial to ensure efficiency and reliability during operational lifetime of the PV plant. This is particularly significant for utility-scale PV projects considering the technical and economic consequences of performance degradation. The study evaluates the performance of two photovoltaic systems which form a part of the largest PV rooftop installation in the Middle East. The IEC 61724 standard provides the framework to gather, organize and effectively analyze the field data.