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Characterization of Parameters and Risk Indicators Related to Climate Change for a High-Power Photovoltaic Field Installed on ABECHE Site in the Republic of Chad

Received: 14 August 2023     Accepted: 11 September 2023     Published: 11 November 2023
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Abstract

Our objective is to carry out a depth study of the site of 5 MW photovoltaic solar power plant installed in Mabrouka in the ABECHE town, in order to better identify potential risks related to climate change, and elaborate strategies for a better choice of (PV)-modules best adapted to the Chadian climate. We characterized in this study the meteorological parameters (temperature, sunshine, wind speed and relative humidity). Important parameters allowing evaluating the energy potential of the ABECHE site. Global warming and its consequences on the production of photovoltaic solar energy have been listed. Impact of the parameters and risk indicators susceptible to reducing the (PV)-modules performance has been discussed. Finally, the defects and anomalies detected in the (PV)-modules due to climatic factors have been highlighted. Ours investigations showed that: (i) the temperatures are sufficiently high throughout the year, so that it is very difficult to distinguish the seasons. (ii) The parameters and risk indicators would cause a failure and performance reduction of the (PV)-cells/modules on the site.

Published in International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering (Volume 12, Issue 5)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijepe.20231205.12
Page(s) 67-74
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Keywords

(PV)-Module Technology, Meteorological Parameters, Energy Potential, Defects and Anomalies, Parameters and Risk Indicators

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    Yakoub, I. A., Agbomahéna, M., Adihou, W. C., Madogni, I. V., Kounouhéwa, B. B. (2023). Characterization of Parameters and Risk Indicators Related to Climate Change for a High-Power Photovoltaic Field Installed on ABECHE Site in the Republic of Chad. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 12(5), 67-74. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijepe.20231205.12

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    Yakoub, I. A.; Agbomahéna, M.; Adihou, W. C.; Madogni, I. V.; Kounouhéwa, B. B. Characterization of Parameters and Risk Indicators Related to Climate Change for a High-Power Photovoltaic Field Installed on ABECHE Site in the Republic of Chad. Int. J. Energy Power Eng. 2023, 12(5), 67-74. doi: 10.11648/j.ijepe.20231205.12

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    Yakoub IA, Agbomahéna M, Adihou WC, Madogni IV, Kounouhéwa BB. Characterization of Parameters and Risk Indicators Related to Climate Change for a High-Power Photovoltaic Field Installed on ABECHE Site in the Republic of Chad. Int J Energy Power Eng. 2023;12(5):67-74. doi: 10.11648/j.ijepe.20231205.12

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  • Radiation Physics Laboratory (LPR), FAST-UAC, Cotonou, Benin

  • Radiation Physics Laboratory (LPR), FAST-UAC, Cotonou, Benin; Laboratory of Applied Energetic and Mechanics (LEMA), Polytechnic School of Abomey Calavi, University of Abomey Calavi, Abomey Calavi, Benin

  • Laboratory of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics (LSIMA) of the National University of Sciences, Technology Engineering and Mathematics, Abomey, Benin

  • Radiation Physics Laboratory (LPR), FAST-UAC, Cotonou, Benin

  • Radiation Physics Laboratory (LPR), FAST-UAC, Cotonou, Benin

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