How is solar radiation measured in Uruguay?

It is based on 15 years of solar radiation data generated with a low uncertainty satellite estimation model , locally adapted to the specific characteristics of the Uruguayan territory . The non-solar quantities were measured on the ground by national measurement networks.

What is the NPV capacity of a solar power plant?

According to the experimental results, the optimized relative net present value ranges from 1.37 to 1.39, with optimized capacity factors around 24%. Index Terms—PV power plant, optimization, NPV, Uruguay. Solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity is growing at unprecedented rates around the world every year .

Why should a solar PV plant design be optimized?

An optimized PV plant design can provide a better return on investment by leveraging costs and energy production, resulting in higher solar PV capacity factors (the ratio of energy produced to maximum potential production).

How many windfarms are there in Uruguay?

As of today, two windfarms developed by SOWITEC Uruguay with a cumulative capacity of 95 MW have started operation in 2013 and 2017, respectively. With a pipeline of around 500 MW wind and solar projects SOWITEC is now one of the major players in the Uruguayan energy market and is well positioned for upcoming tenders.

What are the control variables of a photovoltaic plant?

The control variables include the tilt of the photovoltaic panels, the number of series and parallel connections, the number of rows and columns of photovoltaic blocks in the sub-park, the distance between the rows, and the ratio of the DC power of the photovoltaic panels to the nominal AC power of the plant.

What are the constraints imposed by the inverter capacity?

The inverter capacity also limits the ILR to a maximum of 40%. The distance between the PV rows has a minimum distance of 3 m to allow for vehicle circulation. Other constraints are imposed by the formulation itself.