Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants

"Our research is focused on the development of high-quality and cost-effective photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants, constructed on all suitable surfaces."

With this vision in mind, we are dedicated to the advancement of methods and technologies for PV power plants and their applications. We position ourselves as a reliable partner for technical and scientific customers seeking efficient and dependable solutions in the field of photovoltaics.

Our approach is holistic, encompassing a comprehensive quality assessment throughout the entire Fraunhofer ISE quality cycle, spanning from development to planning and operation. We provide support to our customers at every project phase, leveraging our extensive expertise to transform their goals into reality. By employing innovative and digital technologies, we strive to enhance the efficiency of PV systems and facilitate the development of high-performance components.

Collaborating with our project partners, we actively contribute to shaping a sustainable future. We are engaged in the development of methods for ecological and economic assessment, as well as the investigation of ecological impact. Additionally, we focus on the development of climate-resilient, biodiverse and integrated PV systems.

Fields of Work

In the research topic "Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants" we focus on the following fields of work:

PV Potential Analyses and Feasibility Studies

Solar potential on suitable areas

PV System Simulations

Data Driven Quality Assurance

Failure assessment and root cause analysis for PV Power Plants

Further Fields of Work in this Research Topic

  • Outdoor Performance Analysis of Modules and Components
  • Sustainability Assessment
  • Analysis of PV Battery Power Plants

R&D Services

Our research and development (R&D) services cater to industrial and public clients.
They encompass the following:

  • Spatially resolved solar potentials and site assessments evaluations
  • Feasibility studies - PV solutions for industries, municipalities and other users
  • Techno-economic evaluation - also for new module technologies, bifacial modules and trackers
  • Yield forecast, energy yield assessments and glare assessments
  • Evaluation and benchmarking of modules and components in the Outdoor Performance Lab
  • Consulting and training for quality assurance using the Fraunhofer ISE quality circle
  • Trouble shooting and damage assessment for PV power plants
  • Life cycle analysis and ecological monitoring

R&D Infrastructure

At Fraunhofer ISE, we benefit from this infrastructure for our research and development activities:

 

Outdoor Performance Lab

Precise Evaluation of PV Modules

 

Photovoltaic Modules

CalLab PV Modules

Our services range from the calibration of individual cells and modules to customer-specific tasks such as the calibration of bifacial modules.

 

Photovoltaic Modules

TestLab PV Modules

Measurements and tests for the design qualification and type approval of PV modules.

Selected Research Projects

 

DeepTrack

Digital Twins and Deep Learning and Their Implementation in PV Tracker Algorithms

 

OptOM

Cost-optimised operational management of PV systems over their economic lifetime

 

IEA PVPS Task 13

Performance, Operation and Reliability of Photovoltaic Systems

Contacts

Anna Heimsath

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Anna Heimsath

Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants, Sustainability Assessment, Analysis of PV Battery Power Plants

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5944

Christian Schill

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Christian Schill

Outdoor Performance Analysis, Digital Operational Management

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5378

Karolina Baltins

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Dr. Karolina Baltins

Solar Potential and Feasibility, PV System Simulations

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5575

Current Publications on the Topic "Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants"