This tutorial explores the pvlib.pvsystem module. The module has functions for importing PV module and inverter data and functions for modeling module and inverter performance.
This tutorial has been tested against the following package versions:
It should work with other Python and Pandas versions. It requires pvlib >= 0.4.0 and IPython >= 3.0.
Authors:
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# built-in python modules
import os
import inspect
import datetime
# scientific python add-ons
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
# plotting stuff
# first line makes the plots appear in the notebook
%matplotlib inline
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
# seaborn makes your plots look better
try:
import seaborn as sns
sns.set(rc={"figure.figsize": (12, 6)})
except ImportError:
print('We suggest you install seaborn using conda or pip and rerun this cell')
# finally, we import the pvlib library
import pvlib
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import pvlib
from pvlib import pvsystem, inverter
pvlib can import TMY2 and TMY3 data. Here, we import the example files.
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pvlib_abspath = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(inspect.getfile(pvlib)))
tmy3_data, tmy3_metadata = pvlib.iotools.read_tmy3(os.path.join(pvlib_abspath, 'data', '703165TY.csv'))
tmy2_data, tmy2_metadata = pvlib.iotools.read_tmy2(os.path.join(pvlib_abspath, 'data', '12839.tm2'))
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pvlib.pvsystem.systemdef(tmy3_metadata, 0, 0, .1, 5, 5)
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pvlib.pvsystem.systemdef(tmy2_metadata, 0, 0, .1, 5, 5)
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angles = np.linspace(-180,180,3601)
ashraeiam = pd.Series(pvsystem.iam.ashrae(angles, .05), index=angles)
ashraeiam.plot()
plt.ylabel('ASHRAE modifier')
plt.xlabel('input angle (deg)');
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angles = np.linspace(-180,180,3601)
physicaliam = pd.Series(pvsystem.iam.ashrae(angles), index=angles)
physicaliam.plot()
plt.ylabel('physical modifier')
plt.xlabel('input index');
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plt.figure()
ashraeiam.plot(label='ASHRAE')
physicaliam.plot(label='physical')
plt.ylabel('modifier')
plt.xlabel('input angle (deg)')
plt.legend();
PV system efficiency can vary by up to 0.5% per degree C, so it's important to accurately model cell temperature. The temperature.sapm_cell function uses plane of array irradiance, ambient temperature, wind speed, and module and racking type to calculate cell temperature. From King et. al. (2004):
The $a$, $b$, and $\Delta T$ parameters depend on the module and racking type. Here we use the open_rack_glass_glass parameters.
sapm_cell works with either scalar or vector inputs.
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# scalar inputs
thermal_params = pvlib.temperature.TEMPERATURE_MODEL_PARAMETERS['sapm']['open_rack_glass_glass']
pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(900, 20, 5, **thermal_params) # irrad, temp, wind
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# vector inputs
times = pd.date_range(start='2015-01-01', end='2015-01-02', freq='12H')
temps = pd.Series([0, 10, 5], index=times)
irrads = pd.Series([0, 500, 0], index=times)
winds = pd.Series([10, 5, 0], index=times)
pvtemps = pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(irrads, temps, winds, **thermal_params)
pvtemps.plot();
Cell temperature as a function of wind speed.
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wind = np.linspace(0,20,21)
temps = pd.Series(pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(900, 20, wind, **thermal_params), index=wind)
temps.plot()
plt.xlabel('wind speed (m/s)')
plt.ylabel('temperature (deg C)');
Cell temperature as a function of ambient temperature.
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atemp = np.linspace(-20,50,71)
temps = pd.Series(pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(900, atemp, 2, **thermal_params), index=atemp)
temps.plot()
plt.xlabel('ambient temperature (deg C)')
plt.ylabel('temperature (deg C)');
Cell temperature as a function of incident irradiance.
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irrad = np.linspace(0,1000,101)
temps = pd.Series(pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(irrad, 20, 2, **thermal_params), index=irrad)
temps.plot()
plt.xlabel('incident irradiance (W/m**2)')
plt.ylabel('temperature (deg C)');
Cell temperature for different module and racking types.
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models = ['open_rack_glass_glass',
'close_mount_glass_glass',
'open_rack_glass_polymer',
'insulated_back_glass_polymer']
temps = pd.Series(dtype=float)
for model in models:
params = pvlib.temperature.TEMPERATURE_MODEL_PARAMETERS['sapm'][model]
temps[model] = pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(1000, 20, 5, **params)
temps.plot(kind='bar')
plt.ylabel('temperature (deg C)');
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inverters = pvsystem.retrieve_sam('sandiainverter')
inverters
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vdcs = pd.Series(np.linspace(0,50,51))
idcs = pd.Series(np.linspace(0,11,110))
pdcs = idcs * vdcs
pacs = inverter.sandia(vdcs, pdcs, inverters['ABB__MICRO_0_25_I_OUTD_US_208__208V_'])
#pacs.plot()
plt.plot(pdcs, pacs)
plt.ylabel('ac power')
plt.xlabel('dc power');
Need to put more effort into describing this function.
This example shows use of the Desoto module performance model and the Sandia Array Performance Model (SAPM). Both models reuire a set of parameter values which can be read from SAM databases for modules.
Foe the Desoto model, the database content is returned by supplying the keyword cecmod to pvsystem.retrievesam.
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cec_modules = pvsystem.retrieve_sam('cecmod')
cec_modules
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cecmodule = cec_modules.Canadian_Solar_Inc__CS5P_220M
cecmodule
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The Sandia module database is read by the same function with the keyword SandiaMod.
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sandia_modules = pvsystem.retrieve_sam(name='SandiaMod')
sandia_modules
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sandia_module = sandia_modules.Canadian_Solar_CS5P_220M___2009_
sandia_module
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Generate some irradiance data for modeling.
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from pvlib import clearsky
from pvlib import irradiance
from pvlib import atmosphere
from pvlib.location import Location
tus = Location(32.2, -111, 'US/Arizona', 700, 'Tucson')
times_loc = pd.date_range(start=datetime.datetime(2014,4,1), end=datetime.datetime(2014,4,2), freq='30s', tz=tus.tz)
solpos = pvlib.solarposition.get_solarposition(times_loc, tus.latitude, tus.longitude)
dni_extra = pvlib.irradiance.get_extra_radiation(times_loc)
airmass = pvlib.atmosphere.get_relative_airmass(solpos['apparent_zenith'])
pressure = pvlib.atmosphere.alt2pres(tus.altitude)
am_abs = pvlib.atmosphere.get_absolute_airmass(airmass, pressure)
cs = tus.get_clearsky(times_loc)
surface_tilt = tus.latitude
surface_azimuth = 180 # pointing south
aoi = pvlib.irradiance.aoi(surface_tilt, surface_azimuth,
solpos['apparent_zenith'], solpos['azimuth'])
total_irrad = pvlib.irradiance.get_total_irradiance(surface_tilt,
surface_azimuth,
solpos['apparent_zenith'],
solpos['azimuth'],
cs['dni'], cs['ghi'], cs['dhi'],
dni_extra=dni_extra,
model='haydavies')
Now we can run the module parameters and the irradiance data through the SAPM functions.
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module = sandia_module
# a sunny, calm, and hot day in the desert
thermal_params = pvlib.temperature.TEMPERATURE_MODEL_PARAMETERS['sapm']['open_rack_glass_glass']
temps = pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(total_irrad['poa_global'], 30, 0, **thermal_params)
effective_irradiance = pvlib.pvsystem.sapm_effective_irradiance(
total_irrad['poa_direct'], total_irrad['poa_diffuse'],
am_abs, aoi, module)
sapm_1 = pvlib.pvsystem.sapm(effective_irradiance, temps, module)
sapm_1.plot();
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def plot_sapm(sapm_data, effective_irradiance):
"""
Makes a nice figure with the SAPM data.
Parameters
----------
sapm_data : DataFrame
The output of ``pvsystem.sapm``
"""
fig, axes = plt.subplots(2, 3, figsize=(16,10), sharex=False, sharey=False, squeeze=False)
plt.subplots_adjust(wspace=.2, hspace=.3)
ax = axes[0,0]
sapm_data.filter(like='i_').plot(ax=ax)
ax.set_ylabel('Current (A)')
ax = axes[0,1]
sapm_data.filter(like='v_').plot(ax=ax)
ax.set_ylabel('Voltage (V)')
ax = axes[0,2]
sapm_data.filter(like='p_').plot(ax=ax)
ax.set_ylabel('Power (W)')
ax = axes[1,0]
[ax.plot(effective_irradiance, current, label=name) for name, current in
sapm_data.filter(like='i_').iteritems()]
ax.set_ylabel('Current (A)')
ax.set_xlabel('Effective Irradiance')
ax.legend(loc=2)
ax = axes[1,1]
[ax.plot(effective_irradiance, voltage, label=name) for name, voltage in
sapm_data.filter(like='v_').iteritems()]
ax.set_ylabel('Voltage (V)')
ax.set_xlabel('Effective Irradiance')
ax.legend(loc=4)
ax = axes[1,2]
ax.plot(effective_irradiance, sapm_data['p_mp'], label='p_mp')
ax.set_ylabel('Power (W)')
ax.set_xlabel('Effective Irradiance')
ax.legend(loc=2)
# needed to show the time ticks
for ax in axes.flatten():
for tk in ax.get_xticklabels():
tk.set_visible(True)
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plot_sapm(sapm_1, effective_irradiance)
For comparison, here's the SAPM for a sunny, windy, cold version of the same day.
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temps = pvlib.temperature.sapm_cell(total_irrad['poa_global'], 5, 10, **thermal_params)
sapm_2 = pvlib.pvsystem.sapm(effective_irradiance, temps, module)
plot_sapm(sapm_2, effective_irradiance)
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sapm_1['p_mp'].plot(label='30 C, 0 m/s')
sapm_2['p_mp'].plot(label=' 5 C, 10 m/s')
plt.legend()
plt.ylabel('Pmp')
plt.title('Comparison of a hot, calm day and a cold, windy day');
The IV curve function only calculates the 5 points of the SAPM. We will add arbitrary points in a future release, but for now we just interpolate between the 5 SAPM points.
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import warnings
warnings.simplefilter('ignore', np.RankWarning)
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def sapm_to_ivframe(sapm_row):
pnt = sapm_row
ivframe = {'Isc': (pnt['i_sc'], 0),
'Pmp': (pnt['i_mp'], pnt['v_mp']),
'Ix': (pnt['i_x'], 0.5*pnt['v_oc']),
'Ixx': (pnt['i_xx'], 0.5*(pnt['v_oc']+pnt['v_mp'])),
'Voc': (0, pnt['v_oc'])}
ivframe = pd.DataFrame(ivframe, index=['current', 'voltage']).T
ivframe = ivframe.sort_values(by='voltage')
return ivframe
def ivframe_to_ivcurve(ivframe, points=100):
ivfit_coefs = np.polyfit(ivframe['voltage'], ivframe['current'], 30)
fit_voltages = np.linspace(0, ivframe.loc['Voc', 'voltage'], points)
fit_currents = np.polyval(ivfit_coefs, fit_voltages)
return fit_voltages, fit_currents
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times = ['2014-04-01 07:00:00', '2014-04-01 08:00:00', '2014-04-01 09:00:00',
'2014-04-01 10:00:00', '2014-04-01 11:00:00', '2014-04-01 12:00:00']
times.reverse()
fig, ax = plt.subplots(1, 1, figsize=(12,8))
for time in times:
ivframe = sapm_to_ivframe(sapm_1.loc[time])
fit_voltages, fit_currents = ivframe_to_ivcurve(ivframe)
ax.plot(fit_voltages, fit_currents, label=time)
ax.plot(ivframe['voltage'], ivframe['current'], 'ko')
ax.set_xlabel('Voltage (V)')
ax.set_ylabel('Current (A)')
ax.set_ylim(0, None)
ax.set_title('IV curves at multiple times')
ax.legend();
The same weather data run through the Desoto model.
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photocurrent, saturation_current, resistance_series, resistance_shunt, nNsVth = (
pvsystem.calcparams_desoto(total_irrad['poa_global'],
temp_cell=temps,
alpha_sc=cecmodule['alpha_sc'],
a_ref=cecmodule['a_ref'],
I_L_ref=cecmodule['I_L_ref'],
I_o_ref=cecmodule['I_o_ref'],
R_sh_ref=cecmodule['R_sh_ref'],
R_s=cecmodule['R_s']) )
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photocurrent.plot()
plt.ylabel('Light current I_L (A)');
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saturation_current.plot()
plt.ylabel('Saturation current I_0 (A)');
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resistance_series
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resistance_shunt.plot()
plt.ylabel('Shunt resistance (ohms)')
plt.ylim(0, 5000);
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nNsVth.plot()
plt.ylabel('nNsVth');
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single_diode_out = pvsystem.singlediode(photocurrent, saturation_current,
resistance_series, resistance_shunt, nNsVth)
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single_diode_out['i_sc'].plot();
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single_diode_out['v_oc'].plot();
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single_diode_out['p_mp'].plot();
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