Accurate estimation of solar PV power plant capacity factors in Uruguay through detailed quality control and satellite gap filling.

Rehermann, Sandino - Teixeira-Branco, Vívian - Furtado de Medeiros, Joao V. - Alonso-Suárez, Rodrigo

Resumen:

This study implements a methodology to produce accurate, gap-free time series of solar irradiance and PV generation data for a large photovoltaic (PV) power plantin Uruguay. Addressing the challenge of data gaps in solar energy monitoring, the work employs quality control techniques, satellite-based solar irradiance estimation, solar radiation and PV models, and gap-filling procedures to generate a comprehensive five-year dataset at 10-minute intervals. The resulting dataset allows detailed analysis of solar resource availability, PV production and capacity factors. The study finds an average capacity factor of 22.4% over the fiveyear period, with monthly variations ranging from 14.1% to 28.1%. This work provides the first precise assessment of PV plant capacity factors in Uruguay, providing valuable insights for grid management and future solar energy investments.

Detalles Bibliográficos
2024
PV
Capacity factor
Data quality control
Solar satellite estimate
Gap filling
Inglés
Universidad de la República
COLIBRI
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/48666
Acceso abierto
Licencia Creative Commons Atribución - No Comercial - Sin Derivadas (CC - By-NC-ND 4.0)