Irradiation and PV array energy output, cost, and optimal positioning estimation for South Africa

Journal of Energy in Southern Africa

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 16-25

  Bekker, B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Diffuse; Irradiation; Measurement interval; PV; Tilt; Tracking

Indexed keywords

EID: 34547160786     PISSN: 1021447X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Trade Journal    
DOI: 10.17159/2413-3051/2007/v18i2a3366     Document Type: Article

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