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This paper describes a computerprogram for sizing photovoltaic stand-alone systems (PV-systems) with batteries. The computer program is based on an insolation model described by M Collares-Pereira and Ari Rabl (1) and a newly developed battery algorithm. The algorithm is based on - capacity derating as a function of electrolyte temperature - charging efficiency as a function of electrolyte temperature...
There are no generally accepted computer sizing programs for stand-alone photovoltaic power systems, including the array and the battery, which have been verified for an extended period of time. In order to test the performance and the reliability of stand-alone photovoltaic power systems a computer sizing program for the solar array and battery has been developed. The program covers both vented low...