The influence of external conditions and orientation of PV module on the energetic gain

Paper presents the influence of external conditions such as: the latitude φ, the solar declination δ, the hour angle ω, number of sunny hours, cloud cover and orientation of photovoltaic module on the energetic gain. The results of the measurements of radiation power density that reaches the surface of the PV receiver for its different positions, for the geographic location of the cities of Poznań and Playa del Ingles and for different time periods (yearly and daily) are presented in a graphical form. The study compares also production of electric power and energy in different weather conditions: cloudy, partly cloudy and cloudless sky using two- axis tracking system and fixed with one optimal angle setting during the year. Analyzed systems are located in Poznan on the roof of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering building. Distribution of power density of solar radiation in different days of the year was also compared.