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Pyranometers, reference cells: the difference

Utility-scale PV: Even tiny changes in predicted output can have a big impact on a utility-scale power plants bottom line. As such, a small reduction in uncertainty can make a big difference. The best way to accurately determine PV efficiency is explored in this article, the first part of a two-part series, from PV Evolution Labs, which compares pyranometers and reference cells.

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pv magazine

02 Apr 2012

As the photovoltaics industry has grown exponentially in the past decade, large PV fields have become more common. The investors for these projects calculate the expected return on investment based on expected electricity generation and adjust the interest rates and other financial terms according to the perceived risk. These calculations usually assume worst case according …

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