Potential of solar electricity for grid-connected systems in Algeria

Abstract

This chapter proposes a photovoltaic (PV) electricity potential for grid-connected systems in Algeria using a solar radiation database and a system model of a PV module and inverter. The solar radiation database is based on the PV Geographic Information System (PVGIS). The database was used to analyze solar energy resources and to determinate the PV potential in Algeria. Climatic parameters (irradiation and temperature) and technological parameters (inverter efficiency) are the most influential parameters for PV production systems. Using the database input data, many calculations were carried out to determine the PV production and identify the influential parameters. Therefore, a map of the PV electricity potential for grid-connected systems in Algeria was developed, and the expected power production for planned PV grid-connected installations was determined.