Research Article

Optimal Design Method of a Hybrid CSP-PV Plant Based on Genetic Algorithm Considering the Operation Strategy

Table 2

Main parameters of PV module.

PV moduleOther assumptions

Solar cell technologyPolycrystallineDerating factor fPV0.8
Nominal power 250 WUL,NOCT9.5
Nominal efficiency 14.9%UL5.7 + 3.8 Vwind
Nominal operating cell temperature TNOCT46°CTransmittance-absorptance coeff. ()0.8
Active panel area AMOD1.675 m2Inverter nominal efficiency97.8%
Temperature coeff. of power −0.41%/KNominal global irradiance 800 W/m2