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Development path of photovoltaics in the future Smart Grid
As part of the international cooperation in Task 14, an overview of current demonstration projects of communication and control concepts with a focus on ICT-related aspects of smart grid integration of photovoltaics was compiled. Based on these experiences, a universal development path was outlined, which describes the possible integration of photovoltaics into a future Smart Grid and the transition from a purely passive role to an active integration into grid control and energy markets.
Copyright: IEA-PVPS Task 14
22nd IEA PVPS Task 13 Meeting, October 2019, Chile
Technical tour of the IEA PVPS Task 13 people visiting Atamos-Tec in the Atacama desert, near Antofagasta, Chile.
Copyright: Bernhard Kubicek (AIT)
Drifting Sand on Photovoltaic Modules
Horizontal single axis tracker photovoltaic system in the Atacama desert affected by drifting sand accumulation on modules. See also Report IEA-PVPS-T13-21:2022 "Soiling Losses Impact on the Performance of Photovoltaic Power Plants" and Report IEA-PVPS-T13-25:2022 "Guidelines for Operation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Power Plants in Different Climates". Download at: https://iea-pvps.org/research-tasks/performance-operation-and-reliability-of-photovoltaic-systems/.
Copyright: Bernhard Kubicek (AIT)
Photovoltaic system installation in the Alps
At a photovoltaic system in the Alps having two different types of glass-backsheet modules, one type shows after a few years cracks at the backsheets outer layer, while the others are free of failures. See Report T13-24:2021 „Qualification of Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants using Mobile Test Equipment“ and Report IEA-PVPS-T13-25:2022 "Guidelines for Operation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Power Plants in Different Climates". Download at: https://iea-pvps.org/research-tasks/performance-operation-and-reliability-of-photovoltaic-systems/.
Copyright: Gabriele Eder (OFI)
On-site inspection of photovoltaic modules
Left hand side: Hand-held devices can be used to get insight in polymer materials composition and degradation processes. Right hand side: Module backsheet with multiple parallel cracks of the outer layer. See Report T13-24:2021 „Qualification of Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants using Mobile Test Equipment“ and Report T13-13:2021 "Designing New Materials for Photovoltaics: Opportunities for Lowering Cost and Increasing Performance through Advanced Material Innovations". Download-Link: https://iea-pvps.org/research-tasks/performance-operation-and-reliability-of-photovoltaic-systems/
Copyright: Gernot Oreski (PCCL)
Overview IETS Task 21 Phase 3
The IETS Task 21 at a glance: A clear presentation of its development from its initiation in 2020 to Phase 3, including the activities of Subtasks 1 to 5.
Copyright: Eigene Darstellung: Moser, Energieinstitut an der JKU
Gruppenfoto IETS Task 21 Consortium Meeting in Graz
On April 9, 2024, a full-day meeting of IETS Task 21 took place in Graz. The meeting provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and planning further steps for the successful implementation of the tasks within Task 21.
Copyright: Gahleitner
Graphic illustration of different terms from Zeilerbauer et al. (2024)
Figure from Zeilerbauer et al. (2024) (https://doi.org/10.1080/17583004.2024.2408285), which uses a use case to discuss different terms from the area of Circular Carbon.
Copyright: Zeilerbauer et al. (2024)
Vision of the Energy/Carbon Future of Upper Austria 2040
The figure shows the visualized vision developed by the Energy Institute at the JKU in coordination with the stakeholders, which represents possible energy and resource exchanges in 2040 in annual quantities.
Copyright: Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Smart home systems
Smart home systems generally consist of sensors and switches connected to a hub (also called a gateway) from which the system is controlled with a user interface via wall-mounted terminal, mobile phone or computer, often via internet cloud services. Smart Homes utilize network connectivity to manage and automate services such as lighting, heating/cooling and washing. This has impacts on energy consumption (and running costs). EDNA investigates such impacts.
Copyright: IEA 4E Electronic Devices and Networks Annex - EDNA (https://edna.iea-4e.org/)
Smart home with multiple systems
Smart home with multiple smart systems and interfaces, for example, smart meter display, lighting control display, heating and cooling control display, window status display etc. (This raises concerns about interoperability and acceptance by users).
Copyright: IEA 4E Electronic Devices and Networks Annex - EDNA (https://edna.iea-4e.org/)
SOLARSKYPARK Fast-E-Chargingpark for E-Mobility, Freistadt Upperaustria
PV Carport with E-charging and Energystorage • 176kW/597kWh Outdoorstorage by neoom • 11 Stk 300 kW E-Charging stations
Copyright: Fa. Neoom
IEA-PVPS Task 1 Expert Group in front of the Norwegian PV-Wafer production NorSun
The IEA-PVPS Task 1 Expert Group during the technical visit in front of the Nor Sun wafer factory building in Ardalstangen/Norway. Due to strong Chinese competition in PV wafer production, this plant had to be shut down in 2023; as part of the European Net Zero Industry Act, it should be possible to resume production.
Copyright: Fechner
Sonnenkraft _Campus
Sonnenkraft-Campus in St.Veit/Glan, Austria – PV-Facade with certified Kromatix Solar Glas - Photo credit: Sonnenkraft
Copyright: Photo credit: Sonnenkraft
Discussion of Working Group 7 with country representatives during the Executive Committee 28 meeting
Discussion on the selection of topics and their elaboration in Working Group 7
Copyright: ISGAN
Presentation of approaches for public involvement in the energy sector in Austria
Explanation of approaches to public involvement based on campaigns by public and private actors
Copyright: ISGAN
Branislav Iglár and Klaus Kubeczko during the presentation of the programme of work in Utrecht
Presentation of the Programme of Work for the Executive Committee of ISGAN
Copyright: ISGAN
Klaus Kubeczko holding a keynote during a session of the Mission Innovation Austria 2024 conference
Presentation of the topic Living labs: Instruments of the RTD policy or transformative climate and energy policy
Copyright: Branislav Iglár
Stakeholders in the life cycle of IoT enabled heat pumps
Various examples of business models for IoT heat pumps were collected in IEA HPT Annex 56. The diagram shows the stakeholders involved in the life cycle of an IoT heat pump (blue = heat pump value chain, orange = operators and users, green = energy system). All reports are available at https://heatpumpingtechnologies.org/annex56/.