# Impact of Snow and Ground Interference on Photovoltaic Electric System Performance

@article{Heidari2015ImpactOS,
title={Impact of Snow and Ground Interference on Photovoltaic Electric System Performance},
author={Negin Heidari and Jephias Gwamuri and Timothy U. Townsend and Joshua M. Pearce},
journal={IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics},
year={2015},
volume={5},
pages={1680-1685}
}
Assessing snow-related energy losses is necessary for accurate predictions of photovoltaic (PV) performance. A PV test platform with seven portrait-oriented modules placed at four tilt angles (0°, 15°, 30°, and 45°) was installed in Calumet, MI, USA, to measure the energy loss in this snowy climate. As a best-case snow-shedding configuration, similar to a carport or a plain sloped roof, three of the test modules were rack-mounted high enough to prevent surface interference. The opposite effect… Expand

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