Metal frame photovoltaic bracket modeling

What is a holistic approach to photovoltaic module frame improvement?

We present a holistic approach for the photovoltaic (PV) module frame improvement that considers mechanical, electrical, economic, and ecological aspects for different frame designs. In a comprehensive study, the approach is applied to exemplary PV module frame designs.

Does frame design affect the electrical performance of PV module?

Regarding the electrical side of the analyses, results show that the frame design has a small impact on the electrical performance of PV module. Increasing the front frame width to 20 mm results in decrement of 0.92 W and 0.05% regarding power and efficiency respectively compared with the PV module with the reference frame design.

How ferromagnetic properties of PV modules are modeled?

By using the partial element equivalent circuit method, the skin effect and ferromagnetic property of the mounting structures are well modeled. The wiring in the PV module is also considered in the simulation. The influences of the mounting systems, lightning protection systems, PV frames, and dc cable arrangements are thoroughly investigated.

What is a fixed adjustable photovoltaic support structure?

In order to respond to the national goal of “carbon neutralization” and make more rational and effective use of photovoltaic resources, combined with the actual photovoltaic substation project, a fixed adjustable photovoltaic support structure design is designed.

What is a holistic digital prototyping & improvement of PV module frame?

By combining different simulation methods and analyses, we have defined an approach for a holistic digital prototyping and improvement of the PV module frame. The approach can be easily transferred to other PV module parts. The simulation methods consist of mechanical FEM, CTM, COO, and LCA analysis.

Does lightning strike affect magnetic field around PV array installed on mountain?

PV array installed on mountain. A three-dimensional model for the magnetic field around PV array due to nearby lightning strike is developed in this article. The mutual inductance between metal frame and internal loop of PV panel is derived, followed by the decaying effect. The proposed model is validated by experimental results.