Does aggregation affect the intermittency of solar power generation?

The aim of this article is to address the fundamental scientific question on how the intermittency of solar power generation is affected by aggregation, which is of great interest in the wider power and energy community and would have profound impacts on the solar energy integration into the energy supply and Net-Zero Implementation.

What is intermittency of solar energy?

It is well recognized internationally that the intermittency of solar energy is a fundamental technical/economic barrier which limits the penetration level of solar power in the energy supply.

Are fishery complementary photovoltaic power plants a new surface type?

The deployment of photovoltaic arrays on the lake has formed a new underlying surface type. But the new underlying surface is different from the natural lake. The impact of fishery complementary photovoltaic (FPV) power plants on the radiation, energy flux, and driving force is unclear.

Does utility-scale PV plant affect land-use pattern and Land-Atmosphere Energy transmission?

Meanwhile, the land-use pattern, the underlying surface, and land–atmosphere energy transmission have been altered by the presence of utility-scale PV plant 1. Therefore, the original balance of radiation and energy in the local region was broken by the deployment of utility-scale PV plant.

What are the problems with solar power generation?

In solar power generation, solar cells play a core role in converting light energy directly into electrical energy. The biggest problem related to this method of power generation is variations in the amount of power generated, which depend on the weather and the length of the day and night.

Why do solar systems need alternative generation sources?

Scientific Reports 12, Article number: 1363 (2022) Cite this article The inherent intermittency of solar power due to diurnal and seasonal cycles has usually resulted in the need for alternative generation sources thereby increasing system operation costs.