According to the following chart can be analyzed to get, 2020 monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module market share has been significantly ahead of polycrystalline silicon modules, is expected in 2027 the global monocrystalline silicon market share will exceed 90%90 \% . Photovoltaic power station solar cell types should choose mature technology, high conversion efficiency, has been the scale of production and in the domestic engineering application examples of components as the core device of photovoltaic conversion. Therefore, taking into account the monocrystalline cell efficiency is higher, the large capacity of the component to bring lower cost of electricity, the mainstream models of components on the market, so the project selects monocrystalline modules.
Figure 5.1.1-10 Solar Panel Type Market Share Trends
Considering that the components have not yet been procured, the nominal power of N-type modules is 585 Wp - 700 Wp, and researching the relevant manufacturers, Guangjia said that the power of N-type modules is relatively fast, and the N-type modules of this power class have almost no impact on the key design of the photovoltaic power generation system, and that in order to satisfy the supply capacity of the component manufacturers in this year's procurement of the project, the project is temporarily designed according to 615 Wp. In order to meet the supply capacity of module manufacturers in this year's procurement, the 615 Wp module is tentatively designed at this stage, and the N-type monocrystalline silicon Topcon 615 Wp double-glass bifacial module is recommended for program design in this project. The project recommends using N-type monocrystalline silicon Topcon 615 Wp double-glass bifacial modules for the schematic design. Optimization and adjustment will be carried out after the final bidding to determine the specifications of the modules, and the specific models will be subject to the results of the Group's frame bidding, and the main technical parameters are as follows
Note: The above parameters were tested under light intensity 1000W//m^(2)1000 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^{2} , cell temperature 25^(@)C25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} , and atmospheric quality of 1.5.
1.1.1 Inverter selection
1.1.1.1 Main technical principles of PV grid-connected inverter selection
PV grid-connected inverter is a device that converts solar DC to AC, and it is the key equipment of PV power generation system, and its core role is to track the maximum output power of PV array, and connect its energy to the power grid with minimum transformation loss and optimal power quality. The main technical principles of inverter selection are as follows.
1) Reliable performance and high efficiency.
The current cost of PV power generation system is high, if the inverter itself consumes too much energy during the power generation process, it will inevitably lead to the loss of total power generation and system economy, so the inverter is required to be reliable, efficient, and able to output the maximum power according to the current operating condition of PV modules. Inverter efficiency includes maximum efficiency, European efficiency and Chinese efficiency. China efficiency (according to China's climatic conditions, according to the resources are divided into four categories, in different power point efficiency according to the weighted formula) can better reflect the inverter in different input power comprehensive efficiency characteristics, so the inverter efficiency of this project adopts China efficiency calculation.
(2) Requires a wide adaptation range of DC input voltage.
Since the terminal voltage of the PV module varies with the load and sunlight intensity, this requires that the inverter power supply must ensure normal operation over a wide range of DC input voltage and stable AC output voltage.
(3) It has a perfect protection function.
Grid-connected inverter should also have AC over-voltage and under-voltage protection, over-frequency and under-frequency protection, high-temperature protection, AC and DC over-current protection, DC over-voltage protection, anti-islanding protection and other protection functions.
4) Small waveform distortion and high power factor.
When large-scale photovoltaic power generation systems are operated grid-connected, in order to avoid power pollution of the public power grid, it is required that inverter
The power supply outputs sinusoidal waveforms, the current waveform must be consistent with the external grid, the waveform distortion is less than 5%5 \% , the high harmonic content is less than 3%3 \% , and the power factor is close to one.
5) Monitoring and data collection.
The inverter should have a variety of communication interfaces for data acquisition and sent to the central control room, and its controller should also have analog input ports connected to external sensors to measure data such as sunshine and temperature, to facilitate the entire power plant data processing and analysis.
1.1.1.2 Main forms of grid-connected inverters
Grid-connected inverter DC products are centralized inverters, string inverters, and hub-and-spoke inverters. 1) Centralized inverter
The centralized inverter is to transform the DC power generated by PV modules into AC power for boosting and grid connection. Therefore, the power of inverter is relatively large, and the power of single inverter is generally 500kW、630kW500 \mathrm{~kW} 、 630 \mathrm{~kW} and 1000kW、1250kW、3125kW1000 \mathrm{~kW} 、 1250 \mathrm{~kW} 、 3125 \mathrm{~kW} . The megawatt-level box-type inverter station is formed by one or several high-power inverters, and can be integrated with a medium-voltage step-up transformer according to the demand. The centralized inverter solution is shown in the figure below:
String inverters are used to transform the DC power generated by the PV modules directly into AC power aggregation and then boost and connect to the grid. Therefore, the power of the inverter are relatively small. String inverters are generally used in large-scale grid-connected PV power plants 20kW∼300kW20 \mathrm{~kW} \sim 300 \mathrm{~kW} .
Distributed inverters are characterized by "centralized inverting" and "decentralized MPPT tracking". In the usual technical scheme, each 500 kW inverter only corresponds to 1∼31 \sim 3 road MPPT optimization unit, therefore, if the components with different characteristics, such as dust blockage, shadow blockage, and component degradation, are directly connected in parallel, it is impossible to guarantee the maximum output of each component, and there is a very obvious component matching loss. By adopting MPPT smart converter box, each smart converter box usually has multiple MPPTs to solve the component matching loss caused by the small number of MPPTs in the conventional centralized inverter scheme.
Combined with the specific characteristics of this project and the inverter technology route market research and other factors, further technical and economic analysis of the inverter selection. The results of the analysis are shown in Tables 5.1-3, 5.1-4.
Comparison table of three inverter technologies
Table 5.1.2-1
programmatic
Centralized solutions
String Smart PV Solutions
Decentralized solutions
Terrain adaptation
2 to 4-way MPPT, less adaptable to terrain
Multiple MPPT, suitable for mountainous and complex terrain, power generation increased by more than 3%.
Multiple MPPT, suitable for mountainous and complex terrain, power generation increased by more than 2%.
devise
Design standardization and programme maturity
Need to design for different squares, difficult to design
Design standardization and programme maturity
bear the weight (of the upper storeys of a building)
Complicated to install and requires specialized heavy equipment
Lightweight, easy to install, can be fixed directly to the PV mounting, no need for a separate foundation
From Table 5.1.2-2, the string inverter has the highest upfront investment among the three types of inverters, while the centralized inverter has the lowest upfront investment. The string inverter and the centralized inverter have the multiple MPPT function, which can increase the power generation by 3%3 \% and 2%2 \% compared to the centralized inverter in the site with module mismatch. The string type has the highest static investment per watt, which can improve the amount of power generation more significantly, and the internal rate of return on capital costs, which is the highest among the three types of inverters. Centralized inverter unit watt of the lowest static investment, power generation is also the lowest. The centralized inverter investment cost and yield in the middle of the two.
Comprehensive technical and economic comparison, the centralized inverter scheme has lower investment cost, mature technology, higher market share, and is suitable for large-scale ground-based PV power plants; the string inverter scheme has higher investment cost, multiple MPPTs, and better tracking effect, and is suitable for typical mountainous projects; and the distributed inverter is a combination of the two, with medium investment cost and multiple MPPTs, and is suitable for ground-based and mountainous PV plants, but is less applied at present. It is suitable for terrestrial power plants and mountainous PV power plants, but is less applied at present.
The terrain of this project is flat, the components are oriented in the same direction, there is no shading, and the multi-MPPT scheme cannot effectively improve the power generation efficiency, and the power generation of the system is basically the same, but at this time, the centralized inverter scheme has a lower investment cost and is more advantageous. The centralized inverter scheme is recommended for this project. In order to save civil construction investment, 5000 kW box inverter is recommended for this project, and the final model will be determined according to the next stage of bidding.
5000 kW box inverter main technical parameters table
Typically the types of PV square array supports are simple fixed supports and relatively complex tracking systems. A tracking system is a device that supports a PV array and moves precisely to minimize the angle of incidence of the sun's incident light onto the surface of the array, and accordingly maximize the incident solar radiation. Trackers can be categorized into "single-axis tracking", "dual-axis tracking", "dual-axis tracking" and "dual-axis tracking".
There are several types of tracking such as "Tracking" and "Diagonal Axis Tracking". The following figure shows the types of tracking.
Horizontal single-axis tracking
Single-axis tracking of inclination and latitude angles
dual-axis tracking
Figure 5.1.2-3 Schematic diagram of different PV trackers (1) Fixed bracket
The most mature technology, relatively lowest cost and most widely used method of mounting PV modules, considering their installability and safety, is the fixed mounting. This method installs the PV square array according to a fixed angle to the ground and a fixed direction. This method has the advantages of simple installation and low maintenance, but the power generation is lower compared to the auto-tracking type. (2) Adjustable tilt angle bracket
Based on the tilt angle adjustable fixed bracket installation of PV square array annual power generation than tilt angle fixed installation of the square array will have a certain increase. Specific project implementation, according to the location of the power station radiation and other meteorological conditions to consider the angle adjustment range, as well as the form of adjustment (continuously adjustable / intermittent adjustable), intermittent adjustable higher stability, relatively low cost. However, its cost is slightly higher than the fixed angle bracket, in addition to the later maintenance costs are relatively high compared to the fixed type, the power station is put into operation, the operating costs are relatively high compared to the fixed type. (3) Single-axis tracking
Single-axis auto-trackers are used to carry conventional flat-plate PV modules and can increase average daily power generation by 20 35%. If the angle between the rotating axis of the single axis and the ground is 0 degrees, then it is horizontal single-axis tracking; if the rotating axis of the single axis is inclined to the ground at a certain angle, and the azimuth angle of the PV module is not 0, then it is called polar-axis single-axis tracking. For the region of 30-40 degrees north latitude, the use of horizontal single-axis tracking can increase the power generation capacity of about 15%15 \% , and the use of polar single-axis tracking can increase the power generation capacity of about 35%35 \% . However, compared with the horizontal single-axis tracking, the stent cost of the polar single-axis tracking is higher, and the wind resistance is relatively poor, so the general single-axis tracking system mostly adopts the horizontal single-axis tracking method. (4) Dual-axis tracking
Dual-axis tracking is a tracking method that allows movement in both azimuth and tilt directions. Dual-axis tracking systems can maximize the utilization of sunlight by PV modules. Dual-axis tracking system in different places, different weather conditions, to improve the degree of PV module power generation is also different: in a very cloudy and a lot of fog, the use of dual-axis tracking can improve power generation by 20 25%; in a relatively sunny place, the use of dual-axis tracking system, power generation can be increased 35%∼45%35 \% \sim 45 \% .
For tracking systems, the total solar radiation received on the inclined plane is maximized, thus increasing the amount of power generated, but increasing the failure rate and maintenance costs.
Comparison table of several types of photovoltaic mounts
Table 5.1.2-4
Comparative content
set rigidly in place
Fixed adjustable
Horizontal single-axis tracking
dual-axis tracking
Increase in electricity generation (%)
100
105
112
125
1MW Floor space (10,000 m2)
1MW 占地面积
(万 m2)| 1MW 占地面积 |
| :--- |
| (万 m2) |
1.65
1.6
1.34
2.5
Increase in direct investment (%)
直接投资增加率
(%)| 直接投资增加率 |
| :--- |
| (%) |
100
102
107
122
Racking system operation and maintenance
Essentially maintenance-free
High workload and high operational requirements for bracket adjustment
With rotating mechanism, high failure rate and high actual workload
Multiple rotating mechanisms for higher failure rates and greater workloads