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Renewable EnergyLisardo Recio Maíllo
Product Manager
Prysmian Cables and Systems
October, 2009
Optimal cable sizing in PV systems
Even higher than in other installations
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The optimal cross section sizing for an electrical cable inphotovoltaic systems: even bigger than in other installations
Over-sizing the cross section of a cable beyond the result of voltage and currenttheoretical calculations is, in most of cases, a worth investment that is easilyamortised by the electricity bill savings (reduction of Joule losses). In the case ofa photovoltaic (PV) installation, the allocated price for energy (feed-in tariff) ismuch higher than the market price, getting amortised much faster.Additionally, it creates additional environmental benefits.
1 Introduction
The analysis is carried out for a PV plant of 100 kW located in Spain.
PV plant features:
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Location: Valencia, Spain
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Panels installation mode: fixed tilt of 30 ° South oriented
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Number of panels in series in each array : 16
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Number of arrays : 33
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Maximum ambient temperature: 50 º C
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Cable type: Tecsun (PV) (AS) (special cable for photovoltaic systems - lifespan30 years, maintenance free)
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System installation: the open mesh tray (without thermal influence of other circuits)
PV modules:
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Nominal power: 222 W
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Current at maximum power: IPMP = 7.44 A
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Voltage at maximum power: Upmp = 29.84 V
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Short Circuit Current: Icc = 7.96
Miscellaneous:
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Inverter power = plant nominal power: 100 kW
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Modules peak power: 16 x 33 x 222 W = 117.216 W = 117,216 kW
Picture 1 : Tecsun Cable (PV) (AS) - Special cable for photovoltaic systems - lifespan 30 years,maintenance free
The whole is grouped into 3 blocks of 11 arrays each, connected respectively into three junction boxes (CCG1, CCG2 and CCG3) (see picture here below for CCG1).
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