Estimation of Solar Resource Based on Meteorological and Geographical Data: Sonora State in Northwestern Territory of Mexico as Case Study
| Autor: | Victor H. Benitez, Enrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez, L. C. Félix-Herrán, Sergey Obukhov, Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Control and Optimization
Meteorology 020209 energy solar radiation Energy Engineering and Power Technology Distribution (economics) solar resource assessment 02 engineering and technology lcsh:Technology Solar Resource 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering mathematical model based on satellite data photovoltaic potential performance evaluation GIS analysis municipal energy planning Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering (miscellaneous) Solar power Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment business.industry lcsh:T 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Solar energy Field (geography) Work (electrical) Physics::Space Physics Carbon footprint Environmental science 0210 nano-technology Geographic coordinate system business Energy (miscellaneous) |
| Zdroj: | Energies, Vol 13, Iss 6501, p 6501 (2020) Energies; Volume 13; Issue 24; Pages: 6501 |
| ISSN: | 1996-1073 |
| Popis: | A model developed at the University of Tomsk, Russia, for high latitudes (over 55° N) is proposed and applied to the analysis and observation of the solar resource in the state of Sonora in the northwest of Mexico. This model utilizes satellite data and geographical coordinates as inputs. The objective of this research work is to provide a low-cost and reliable alternative to field meteorological stations and also to obtain a wide illustration of the distribution of solar power in the state to visualize opportunities for sustainable energy production and reduce its carbon footprint. The model is compared against real-time data from meteorological stations and satellite data, using statistical methods to scrutinize its accuracy at local latitudes (26–32° N), where a satisfactory performance was observed. An annual geographical view of available solar radiation against maximum and minimum temperatures for all the state municipalities is provided to identify the photovoltaic electricity generation potential. The outcomes are proof that the model is economically viable and could be employed by local governments to plan solar harvesting strategies. The results are generated from an open source model that allows calculating the available solar radiation over specific land areas, and the application potential for future planning of solar energy projects is evident. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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