pvpltools.module_efficiency.bilinear

pvpltools.module_efficiency.bilinear(irradiance, temperature, interpolator)

Calculate PV module efficiency using bilinear interpolation/extrapolation.

This function allows the class pvpltools.iec61853.BilinearInterpolator to be used in a way that is compatible with other efficiency models in this module.

Parameters:

• irradiance (non-negative numeric, W/m²) – The effective irradiance incident on the PV module.

• temperature (numeric, °C) – The module operating temperature.

• interpolator (object) – A callable BilinearInterpolator object

Returns:

eta – The efficiency of the module at the specified irradiance and temperature.

Return type:

numeric

See also

module_efficiency.fit_bilinear, pvpltools.iec61853.BilinearInterpolator

References

[1]

A. Driesse and J. S. Stein, “From IEC 61853 power measurements to PV system simulations”, Sandia Report No. SAND2020-3877, 2020.

[2]

A. Driesse, M. Theristis and J. S. Stein, “A New Photovoltaic Module Efficiency Model for Energy Prediction and Rating”, forthcoming.

Author: Anton Driesse, PV Performance Labs

Examples using pvpltools.module_efficiency.bilinear

Module efficiency models

Module efficiency models