Simulation of Energy Input to Solar Panels

The article reviews the assessment methods of energy supplied to the surface of solar panels. The need of increase in accuracy of calculation of the solar energy entering on the panel is proved due to the accounting of additional influencing factors. A technique for estimating solar energy to the surface of panels is developed. The degree of cloudiness influence on the solar energy input for the area under consideration is identified. The comparison of the results of modeling with the use of the developed technique and specialized computer programs is carried out. It showed satisfactory results. Modeling of incoming solar energy for the existing solar power station showed a higher quality of the developed technique compared with specialized software. The optimal angle of inclination of the solar panel is calculated and the reduction of the incoming energy is analyzed when the angle deviates from the optimal value. The application of modeling of incoming solar energy intake to obtain daily graphs for the electricity generation of a solar power station and comparing them with daily graphs of the electrical load of the consumer is considered. The authors draw the conclusions by the results of research.