DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/57/180-185
Farqan Asadov
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
PhD in Physics
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0258-485X
farqanasadov@mail.ru
Eldar Mustafayev
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Master's student
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3764-6665
eldarmv077@gmail.com
Impact of Operating Modes on Energy Efficiency in High-Power
Solar Power Plants
Abstract
In modern energy systems, high-power Solar Power Plants (SPPs) occupy an important place among renewable energy sources. Solar energy is an environmentally friendly and inexhaustible energy source that significantly contributes to ensuring energy security and reducing carbon emissions. In recent years, due to technological advancements and the increasing efficiency of photovoltaic panels, the construction and operation of large-scale Solar Power Plants have become widespread.
The amount of electrical energy generated by SPPs does not depend solely on the installed capacity. Energy production is also strongly influenced by operating modes, control strategies, meteorological conditions, solar radiation intensity, and the technical condition of equipment. Especially in large-capacity power plants, selecting an optimal operating mode makes it possible to increase energy generation and improve the overall efficiency of the system.
Various operating modes are applied in Solar Power Plants. These include Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) mode, constant power mode, and hybrid modes integrated with energy storage systems. Proper implementation of these modes allows the system to obtain maximum energy from solar panels while minimizing energy losses.
This article analyzes the impact of different operating modes on the energy efficiency of high-power Solar Power Plants, compares their advantages, and identifies the most optimal operational approaches.
Keywords: Solar power plant, energy efficiency, operating mode, inverter, MPPT, losses