KR101238620B1 - Trouble Recognition Apparatus for Photovoltaic System and Methord thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to monitor the operation state or the presence of failure of the photovoltaic system having a solar cell module operation of the photovoltaic system. The present invention relates to a fault recognition device and a diagnostic method thereof for a photovoltaic system that effectively monitors a power generation state and automatically recognizes a fault thereof.
The present invention includes a solar inverter having a serial communication port for transmitting the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data obtained in the step of converting power generated from the solar cell module and power generation control; An embedded communication board equipped with a Bluetooth or Ethernet (TCP / IP) communication port for receiving the MPOP data from the solar inverter and comparing and processing the MPP mapping data stored therein, and outputting the result of the processing to a remote side; Include.

Description

Fault Recognition Apparatus and Diagnosis Method of Photovoltaic System {Trouble Recognition Apparatus for Photovoltaic System and Methord

The present invention can effectively monitor the operating state or the amount of power generation for the solar cell module and the photovoltaic system installed in the power plant and can be monitored remotely, as well as whether the solar cell module is abnormal or whether the maximum power tracking operation mode is normal. The present invention relates to a fault recognition device for a photovoltaic power generation system capable of easily recognizing and identifying the same, and a diagnostic method thereof.

Recently, due to excessive use of fossil fuels, environmental problems such as global warming have become serious, and it is urgent to prepare measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions internationally. As an alternative, interest in renewable energy is increasing. In addition, green energy sources such as solar cells do not use fossil fuels that are limited to the earth, and there is no carbon dioxide gas emission, which minimizes environmental pollution. These advantages include global warming and fossil fuel depletion. Considering the position of modern man who has to prepare for this serious and near future, its importance is very high.

In Korea, in order to regulate CO2 emissions, incentive policies for the supply of renewable energy have been institutionalized and implemented, taking the lead in photovoltaic power generation. As the power generation system is recommended, numerous power generation facilities and infrastructure facilities for its operation have been developed, and thousands of MW photovoltaic power generation facilities are currently being installed and operated on site.

These solar modules are installed directly on the roof of a building where a lot of solar radiation can be obtained or in a secluded place such as Yasan where sunshine can be secured, so the operator's access is usually not easy and the power generation system is installed. It is not practical to check with the naked eye directly at the site, and the importance of automatic fault recognition for remote monitoring and power generation systems is increasing.

Patent No. 10-2010-0060471, filed in the Republic of Korea on June 25, 2010 and registered on December 03, 2010, includes a plurality of solar cell modules for converting and outputting solar energy into electrical energy; Inverter for converting the power output from the plurality of solar cell module, and measuring the generated voltage and current, and monitoring and controlling the presence or absence of overvoltage, overcurrent, reverse current in the circuit group to which each solar cell module is connected Power generation monitoring and control device, a switching unit for shutting off the power according to the monitoring results thereof, characterized in that it is composed of a data collection and monitoring device for collecting and monitoring the data received from the information.

In addition, application No. 20-2005-0026332, filed in Korea on September 13, 2005, and registered on November 28, 2005, relates to a solar array monitoring device, and a pursuit of a plurality of solar cells. The amount of generated power is monitored by comparing and comparing the current value input from the inverted output value with each of the inverted output current values. This is to prevent the transformer from running and causing a loss in power generation.

In addition, the patent application No. 10-2009-0096547, filed in the Republic of Korea on October 12, 2009 and registered on July 09, 2010, operates the monitoring control on the embedded hardware to monitor the operation status of the solar inverter, An embedded monitoring web server having a network, a data collection program, and an Ethernet communication unit; Network storage for storing measurement data on power generated by being connected to the embedded monitoring web server through the Ethernet communication unit; On-site operating client computer that can log in to the embedded monitoring web server to view and output the information stored in the network storage; and can significantly reduce construction and installation costs, and easy monitoring / management from anywhere It suggests ways to make it possible.

In addition, the photovoltaic power generation monitoring system of Patent No. 10-1032489, filed in Korea on March 08, 2011 and registered on April 25, 2011, corresponds to a plurality of solar cell modules. The present invention proposes a method for checking the operation state of the solar cell module using at least one of power generation power and meteorological data, and determining whether the cleaning is necessary or whether data is transmitted.

The basic principle of photovoltaic power generation is that when solar light is irradiated to a solar cell composed of a semiconductor junction, electron-hole pairs are excited by light energy, and electrons and holes move to move current across n-layer and p-layer. The electromotive force is generated by the photovoltaic effect that flows, and current flows to the connected load side. These solar cells are commercialized in the form of solar cell modules (solar cell modules) enclosed in a container connected directly to the required unit capacity.

The photovoltaic system converts the electromotive force (electrical energy) generated by the photovoltaic effect into the alternating current power to have the maximum power generation efficiency operating characteristics through the solar inverter when the solar cell module is irradiated with sunlight. It is systemized to convert the generated electric energy into alternating current by transmitting it through grid) or charging the battery with generated electromotive force and then discharging it when necessary.

The power generated from the solar cell can be expressed as P = V × I. Looking at this curve, when the output side of the solar cell is open (that is, the resistance of the output terminal is infinite), it is open to both ends of the solar cell. The voltage V_oc appears, and since the current does not flow at this time, the generated power is zero. In addition, when a load is applied to the solar cell (i.e., when a resistor is connected to the output terminal), a current flows through the resistor according to the generated electromotive force voltage, and then, when the load is gradually increased and the output terminal is short circuited, power generation is performed. The voltage is reduced to zero and the transfer power is zero, as in the open state.

As described above, unlike conventional voltage sources, the output voltage decreases as the output current increases.However, when the current increases above a predetermined value, the output voltage decreases and the current no longer exists. It has a unique non-linear output characteristic that there is a point that cannot be increased, and thus the power generation curve transmitted from the solar cell increases with the increase of the output voltage and then decreases again. (Maxium Power Operating Point, MPOP, or MPP) have.

On the other hand, the MPPT control algorithm required to control the photovoltaic system (PCS inverter) at the maximum power operating point is generally used P & O control method or IncCond control method.

The P & O control method is based on the calculation of the change in power (kW) by the product of the output voltage and the current of the solar cell module. The change of the generated power amount is determined by comparing the current voltage value with the voltage value of the previous period (past) in order to change the reference operating voltage. This method is characterized by simple control, easy implementation, and effectively following the maximum power point where the solar radiation is slowly changing, and maintaining the operating point near the maximum power point.

In addition, the IncCond control method maintains, increases, or maintains the reference operating point according to the magnitude and sign of the slope of the curve, in which the maximum power point in the PV curve of the solar cell module becomes dP / dV equal to 0 in the equation of P = V × I. It is based on the principle of decreasing and has the advantage of being able to effectively perform the maximum power following control even in the case of solar radiation sudden change.

However, the P & O control method does not maintain the exact value because the output operating point repeatedly vibrates based on the maximum power point when the maximum power point is reached. Since the P & O control method requires at least two (2) division operations, the operation time is increased when the solar inverter performs the MPPT control algorithm during the power conversion control to efficiently deliver the generated power to the grid. The disadvantage is that the overall control becomes unstable.

On the other hand, the solar cell module adopted for photovoltaic power generation does not generate electricity at night or when sunlight does not shine due to rain, snow, or clouds, and uneven power is generated depending on the intensity of insolation even on sunlight. It is very sensitive to changes in power generation depending on weather conditions.

In addition, as the solar cell module is used and the power generation time is elapsed, the internal characteristics are not only changed or aged, but also the power generation characteristics are changed due to temperature changes due to weather conditions or dust is accumulated on the upper surface of the solar cell module. Compared to the power generation is gradually reduced.

Therefore, the solar cell module adopted in the photovoltaic power generation system continuously monitors the reduction factor, failure occurrence and aging status of the solar cell module and checks whether the solar inverter is operating at the MPOP point, which is the maximum generation efficiency operating point under given weather conditions. It needs to be constantly monitored.

The present invention can effectively monitor the operation state or the amount of power generation of the solar cell module and the photovoltaic system operating in the plant site, and can be monitored remotely, as well as whether the solar cell module is abnormal or the maximum power generation tracking operation mode is normal. The present invention provides a fault recognition apparatus for a photovoltaic power generation system and a diagnostic method thereof.

The present invention monitors the operation status or failure status of the photovoltaic power generation system having a solar cell module and effectively recognizes the failure of the photovoltaic power generation system so that failures can be recognized locally or remotely by effectively monitoring the change in the operating state of the photovoltaic device. It relates to a device and a diagnostic method thereof.

As an embodiment of the present invention, a solar inverter having a communication port for converting the power obtained from the solar cell module and for transmitting power generation data including the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data of the power generation system to the outside; An embedded communication board having a communication port such as Ethernet (TCP / IP) for receiving the MPOP data from the solar inverter and performing a comparative operation with the MPP mapping data stored therein, and outputting the processing result to a remote side; Include.

The method may further include connection test means for testing and measuring the MPOP of the optimal operating condition of the solar cell module at predetermined intervals and sending the newly measured MPOP data to the embedded communication board or the solar inverter (controller). Do.

Preferably, the connection test means has a test means composed of hardware capable of experimentally measuring the current state of the MPOP, so that the test current necessary for testing and measuring the MPOP can be obtained in connection with the operation of the solar inverter. It is more preferable in view of the improvement of the photovoltaic power generation efficiency.

Preferably, the connection test means further includes means or a function for converting the direct current generation voltage and the current of the solar cell module into digital values.

As the power generation capacity is increased, the plurality of solar cell module strings may be connected to several respective solar inverters 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, .... and each of the solar inverters are mutually or the embedded communication board. 40 may be configured to be connected and communicate via a serial port.

In addition, the serial communication port may include any one or more of RS232, RS485 or CAN communication port of the multiple ring connection structure.

At this time, the connection test means 30 periodically scans a plurality of solar cell module strings (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, ....) by measuring the MPOP data of the optimum conditions of each solar cell module, The power generation voltage and current data of the solar cell module may be converted into digital values and may be transmitted to the embedded communication board together with the MPOP data.

In addition, the embedded communication board can receive and communicate with the solar inverter controller or the connection test means and the power generation information data (MPOP and power generation amount, battery temperature or solar radiation amount, etc.) by a known communication method. The embedded communication board can store the newly measured and sent MPOP data value and update and store the already stored MPP mapping data according to the first-in first-out standard to have the latest data within the limit of the internal memory capacity. have.

In addition, the embedded communication board compares and processes the currently operating MPOP data and the currently stored MPP mapping data under the same conditions, thereby constantly monitoring the operating state of the photovoltaic power generation system having a plurality of solar cell module strings and monitoring the solar cell module. It can be configured to recognize the aging state and failure (abnormal state) of the photovoltaic power generation system including the result and send the result to the outside through a local or remote server.

In addition, it is possible to diagnose the abnormality of the Taeyoung photovoltaic system by comparing the estimated amount of power available and the amount of generated power at the same time zone corresponding to the amount of insolation data measured by the insolation data sensor that can measure the average insolation of the solar cell module. have.

In addition, it is possible to predict the degree of degradation or abnormality of the solar cell module by comparing and analyzing the change trend of the stored MPP mapping data with the initial value at the time of factory shipment, and the same measurement time zone as the MPOP data tested and measured by the load test current. Alternatively, the MPPT power generation data of the solar radiation range can be compared with each other and the abnormality of the photovoltaic system can be diagnosed according to the analysis result.

In addition, the MPP mapping data preferably further includes any one or more of a module identification number, power generation time, power generation voltage / current and power generation power / m ² to analyze and monitor the power generation status of each solar cell module string, The solar cell module may further include MPOP data of an optimum operating condition measured according to each operating temperature of the solar cell module.

On the other hand, the failure recognition diagnostic method of the solar power system,

Testing and measuring the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data of the solar cell module (S201);

Receiving the MPOP data generated from the solar inverter before and after the step (S201) or the step (S201) (S202);

MPOP data obtained from the step (S201) is classified on the basis of a similar time zone or similar insolation amount as the MPOP data received. Mapping (S203);

And analyzing (S204) whether there is a difference between the tested and measured maximum power operating point (MPOP) data and the MPPT operation information.

The present invention can provide a remote failure recognition device and a diagnostic method of the photovoltaic system. The MPOP data tested and measured by a separate hardware circuit can be monitored and controlled so that the solar inverter can follow the maximum power operating point, thus maximizing the power generation operation efficiency of the photovoltaic system.

In addition, it is possible to determine whether the on-site solar cell module is abnormal or whether the operation mode of the photovoltaic device is normal, and also it can be effectively monitored from the remote side.

Therefore, it is possible to propose a suitable way to make maintenance and repair of the photovoltaic system very easy and to always allow maximum power generation at a given solar radiation condition.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the photovoltaic system of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a voltage / current curve showing the power generation characteristics of the solar cell module.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of a connection test means that is an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an MPP test measuring means of one embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an output voltage and a test current waveform of the solar cell module string at the time of MPP test measurement of an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is an embodiment of the MPP mapping data table of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart of a diagnostic method for performing fault recognition monitoring of a photovoltaic system.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

In addition, terms such as "embedded communication board" and "connection test means" used in the present invention are used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. That is, the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

In addition, the present invention may be variously modified and have various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the specific embodiments of the present invention. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention only to the embodiments shown in the examples, it should be understood to include all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

As is known, solar cells not only generate electricity on days and nights where sunlight does not shine by rain, snow, or clouds, but also generate uneven direct current according to the intensity of solar radiation even on sunny days.

That is, the solar cell shows a very sensitive change in power generation according to the weather conditions, and the internal characteristics may age as the power generation characteristics change due to the temperature change due to the weather conditions or as the power generation time elapses. When dust accumulates, the amount of power generated is very low even under the same solar radiation conditions.

Therefore, in consideration of the change characteristics of the solar cell module as described above, the photovoltaic power generation system should be controlled to maximize its power generation efficiency even under aging or characteristic change conditions of the solar cell. Maintenance is necessary, such as maintenance of the photovoltaic system, to prevent degradation.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 1 shows a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a photovoltaic system as an embodiment of the present invention.

One embodiment proposed by the present invention is a solar cell system that connects a solar cell module in a parallel or parallel form to control the MPPT and to easily manage the power generation system so that the power generation efficiency is maximized under any conditions. Module string 10; A solar inverter 20 which is a PV power conversion unit controlled to convert the generated power of the solar cell module string 10 to be efficiently transmitted to a distribution system; And comparing the stored MPP mapping data with the MPOP data of the same condition obtained from the inverter currently in operation to determine the operating state of the photovoltaic system including the plurality of solar cell modules or strings. It may be configured to include an embedded communication board 40 for monitoring or recognizing a failure of the system at the same time, and communicating the result of both the local or remote side.

In addition, it is preferable to further comprise a connection test means 30 for periodically scanning the solar cell module string (String) to test and measure the MPOP data having the maximum efficiency operating conditions of each solar cell module in the current state. .

In addition, the connection test means 30 is the solar inverter controller or embedded the DC power generation voltage and power generation current data of the solar cell module, or power generation information (for example, weather data including surface temperature and solar radiation, power generation amount) It is preferable to further have a means for transmitting to the communication board 40 side and allowing a plurality of solar cell modules to be safely connected to the input terminal of the solar inverter.

The embedded communication board 40 is arranged separately from the outside of the solar inverter connected by a communication cable or the like, or integrated into the solar inverter controller board, but is known between a plurality of controller modules including the embedded communication board 40 According to the established communication method, it can be designed to communicate with each other bilaterally or unilaterally.

The communication method between the targets is preferably a RS232, RS422 or RS485 serial communication method using a standard protocol such as UART communication, or a CAN communication method when communication between many targets is required.

In the case of a large power generation facility, the solar cell module may be composed of a plurality of strings (10.1, 10.2 ...), wherein the plurality of solar cell module strings (10.1, 10.2 ...) is a solar inverter It can be connected to the input terminal side of (20.1), the power generated by the maximum power operating point efficiency in the solar cell module can be converted through the solar inverter 20.1 and sent to the distribution grid (Grid).

Meanwhile, as the power generation capacity is further increased, the plurality of solar cell module strings may be connected to the respective solar inverters 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, .... The string of the first group of the plurality of solar cell module strings is connected to the input side of the first solar inverter 20.1, and the other strings 10.2, 10.3 ... belonging to the other group are in turn the second or the like. It is preferable to be configured to be connected to an input terminal of the third solar inverters 20.2, 20.3.

At this time, the plurality of solar inverters (20.2, 20.3 ...) are connected to each other through the serial communication port between each of the multi-tasking power generation data including the plurality of MPOP data to the embedded communication board 40 It may be transmitted, and may be configured to communicate with the embedded communication board 40 in both or one way.

The serial communication port is preferably arranged to include one or more of the RS485 or CAN communication port of the ring connection structure, the ring connection structure communication port is a ring (loop) structure even if a contact failure occurs in either communication connection line Communication is possible without failure.

In addition, the connection test means 30 scans and tests a plurality of solar cell module strings (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, ....) at predetermined intervals to measure and calculate the MPOP data of the optimum conditions of each solar cell. This can be sent to the embedded communication board 40 side. In addition, it may be desirable to convert DC power generation voltage and current data for the plurality of solar cell module strings into digital values and simultaneously transmit them to the embedded communication board 40 together with the MPOP data.

At this time, in order to scan and test a plurality of solar cell modules or a plurality of solar cell module strings at a predetermined cycle, the front end of the MPP test measurement means 104 is switched to switch the plurality of solar cell module strings sequentially connected It can be configured to have a means 106.

In addition, a unique number is assigned to each solar cell module or string so that identification is easy. In this case, the connection test means 30 generates power generation information obtained by acquiring unique identification information from a sensor disposed for each solar cell module or string. Together with the embedded communication board 40 can be transmitted. By transmitting such unique identification information to a remote comprehensive management server, it is possible to easily identify the aging or abnormal solar cell module or string (String), which enables systematic management.

2 shows a voltage-current curve showing the power generation characteristics of the solar cell module.

As shown in FIG. 2, unlike a general voltage source, a solar cell has a unique non-linear output characteristic (commonly referred to as "voltage-current") that varies with weather conditions (such as the magnitude or shade of solar radiation) and the surface temperature of the solar cell. IV) curve, and its output characteristic curve has different patterns (patterns) due to the solar radiation or the temperature change of the solar cell and the size of the solar radiation irradiated to the solar cell or the solar cell. According to the temperature of the power generation power (P = V × I) has a unique output voltage and output current is the maximum.

Also, referring to FIG. 2, it can be seen that the MPOP change due to the solar radiation or the temperature has a more complicated aspect. When the amount of insolation increases, the power that can be generated increases, but the temperature of the solar cell module increases. If the surface temperature of the solar cell module rises under the same solar radiation conditions, the maximum power that can be generated falls.

In addition, at each maximum power operating point (MPOP), the output voltage is almost unchanged according to the change in the amount of insolation, but the current varies greatly. It can be seen that. In particular, when a large solar cell module string is formed by connecting solar cells in parallel and in parallel, the voltage-current (IV) may vary according to the difference in insolation due to partial shade of each solar cell module and the difference in its own characteristics. The curve will have a more complex pattern.

As described above, MPPT control of solar cell power generation requires very complicated and precise computational control because correction must be performed not only for changes in insolation, but also for temperature changes or shade differences between modules. In addition, since each solar cell module has a non-linear characteristic with each other, it is difficult to optimize the design because it takes a lot of time to calculate the high efficiency MPPT control algorithm.

Therefore, the photovoltaic system needs to be constantly monitored and managed whether the data of the maximum power operating point currently being operated is normal through a separate embedded communication board which communicates with the solar inverter.

In other words, in order to effectively implement MPPT control in consideration of the nonlinear characteristics of the solar cell module, the PV inverter is tested and measured by the measurement method independent of the power conversion control, and the solar inverter is in operation. It is desirable to provide modeling by mapping to MPOP data.

As described above, the solar cell power generation system can effectively control or monitor the MPPT operation of the solar inverter by modeling mapping data for the above-mentioned purpose using the MPOP data of the optimum conditions periodically obtained from the embedded communication board or the connection test means. will be.

Figure 3 is for obtaining MPOP data by a separate MPP measurement test method The internal circuit block diagram of the connection test means 30 is shown, and the structure and operation | movement of the connection test means 30 are demonstrated below.

It is highly desirable that the connection test means 30 have a hardware measuring circuit capable of experimentally measuring the current state of the MPOP, and the load test current necessary for measuring and testing the MPOP is linked to the operation of the solar inverter. Therefore, a method of implementing the hardware measurement circuit is very preferable in terms of operating efficiency of the photovoltaic system.

The connection test means 30 is an A / D converter 101 for converting a generation voltage Vdc _(s ) and a generation current Adc _(s) sensed from a solar cell module PV or string into digital values. ); An MPU 102 having a function of receiving the output of the A / D converter 101 and buffering or arithmetic the data to store the data and transmitting the data to the outside; A communication port 103 for communicating with an external communication board or server according to a predetermined communication protocol; And MPP test measurement means 104 for testing and calculating the MPOP data of the solar cell module or string by a test measurement method.

In addition, the connection test means 30 further includes an energy storage means 105 capable of storing surplus energy temporarily stored in the inductor Ls or the capacitor circuit by the load test current of the MPP test measurement means 104. Very preferred.

In addition, when the emission energy is large, it is preferable to configure a system including an energy storage means 105 composed of at least one of an electrolytic capacitor, a supercapacitor, or a secondary battery, and the energy storage means 105 is a solar light. It is connected in parallel with the capacitor of DC bus of inverter.

In addition, the output terminal of the energy storage means 105 by placing a blocking diode (blocking diode) which is connected to direct the DC bus (DC Bus) of the solar inverter to the power of the DC-Bus of the solar inverter It prevents the energy storage means 105 or the capacitor (Cp, 204) from crossing over and the DC-Bus voltage source of the solar inverter is not affected by the MPP test measurement means 104 It would be very desirable to.

The MPU 102 preferably includes a memory device such as a non-removable memory device capable of storing MPP mapping data for each time, and also includes a real time clock (RTU) device so that the time for measuring and testing the MPOP data can be known. It is preferable that a circuit is arranged.

The A / D converter 101 is provided with a plurality of multiplexers at an input terminal, and each generation voltage Vdc _(s ), generation current Adc _(s) , and MPP test from a plurality of strings of solar cell modules (PV). The load test current of the measuring means 104 and the voltage / current waveforms required for the calculation of the MPOP data can be converted into digital values sequentially by the command of the MPU.

In addition, the A / D converter and the MPU may be configured to include a micro controller, and the A / D converter adopts a commercially available model in which the A / D converter is embedded in the MPU. .

The A / D converter 101 and Circuit components such as the communication port 103 are well-known circuits, and thus detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The MPP test measuring means 104 may configure a circuit so as to arrange a CPU separately therein so as to experimentally calculate an optimal MPOP value of each solar cell module or string at a predetermined period, but the MPU 102 Can be controlled to calculate the MPOP value by the command signal.

Figure 4 is a preferred embodiment of the MPP test measuring means 104, and shows the MPP test and measurement circuit that can implement the MPPT control operation based on the test by measuring the MPOP value, Figure 5 is the MPP The output voltage and test current waveforms of the solar cell module string are shown in the test operation of the test measurement means 104.

The MPP test measuring means 104 includes: an inductor Ls 201 connected in series to the output terminal of each photovoltaic module 10; A switching device (SW) configured to be connected to the inductor load on the output side of the photovoltaic cell module 10 so that a load test current I ' _DC flows; Output current I _DC of the photovoltaic module 10 during the load test current I ′ _DC flows Is sufficiently increased and reached after the MPP point, the diode (Ds, 203) providing a reflux path so that the magnetic energy stored in the inductor 201 is released and refluxed, and the capacitor (Cp, 204) in which the reflux current is stored. It is configured to include.

On the other hand, the photovoltaic module string 10 may be composed of a plurality of photovoltaic modules or a plurality of photovoltaic module strings, and in this case by placing a set of MPP test measurement means 104 of the plurality of photovoltaic modules module In order to measure the switching means 106 may be further arranged in front of the MPP test measurement means 104 to switch the string of the plurality of photovoltaic module module to be connected sequentially.

In addition, when the switching means 106 is not additionally disposed in consideration of economical aspects, the MPOP measurement value of one solar cell module string represented by a standard is determined for the solar cell module string 10. Can be regarded as standard MPOP data.

Hereinafter, a step test waveform and a test operation process of the MPP test measuring means 104 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

As can be seen in FIG. 5, in the section I, since the solar inverter is operated under a predetermined MPPT condition, the output current I _DC of the solar cell module or string is the inverter controller to generate the maximum output within the current solar radiation condition. It will be operating while maintaining the output current of the calculated magnitude in the control algorithm execution step of.

The interval II point is then arrived, and the step of testing and measuring the MPOP value of the current conditions more realistically and accurately is started. Simultaneously with the start of the point II, the solar inverter connected to the solar cell module to be measured is controlled to reduce the output of the generated power delivered to the grid.

At this time, the generation voltage V _DC of the solar cell module Increases with the "voltage-current (IV) curve" of the solar cell, and the generated power (kW) is the output current I _DC of the solar cell module. With generating voltage V _DC Slightly reduced by the product.

At this time, the output current of the solar cell module I _DC It is preferable to drive the initial load test current (I ' _DC ) of the MPP test measurement means 104 with the solar inverter controlled so that the level is about 50% of the maximum that can be generated at the current solar radiation and temperature conditions. .

Then, when the point III of the section arrives and the switching devices SW 202 are turned on, the inductors Ls 201 are connected to the solar cell module or the string 10 and through the inductors Ls 201. The load test current (I ′ _DC ) corresponding to the diagonal line shown in FIG. 5 increases almost linearly and is maintained at a substantially constant value when it passes the maximum output current point by its own characteristic.

At this time, the output current I _DC flowing in the solar cell module or string (10) The The sum of the generated current flowing through the input terminal of the solar inverter and the load test current (I ' _DC ) of the MPP test measurement means 104, the generated voltage V _DC Is reduced to its curved shape by its own characteristics. When the load test current I ' _DC is further increased, the solar cell module is almost short-circuited and the power generation voltage V _DC may reach zero (0).

In addition, the instantaneous power generation (kW) is the output current I _DC of the solar cell module or string 10. With generating voltage V _DC It can be obtained by the instantaneous multiplication operation of the waveform, and the generated power (kW) gradually increases and reaches the peak point of peak shape, which is the maximum point, and then decreases again.

At this time, the normal point corresponds to the maximum power operating point (MPOP), the generation voltage V _DC corresponding to the operating point And output current I _DC The value becomes a realistically measured MPOP value, and by the above-described test method, the MPOP data can be accurately obtained independently regardless of the MPPT operation of the solar inverter.

When the shade of the solar cell module is intermittently cast, two peaks in the shape of the power generation power (kW) can be obtained, and at this time, the instantaneous power generation power (kW) is examined in the calculation step. It is preferable to take the maximum value of two (2) as the MPOP value. It can be easily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that in FIG. 5, two normal points can be easily found by instantaneous multiplication calculation of the generated output current I _DC and the generated voltage V _DC waveform.

If the satisfactory MPOP value cannot be obtained by the first measurement or test, or if it is expected that the peak of the peak of power generation (kW) is expected to have two peaks of power generation (kW) due to the shade of the solar cell module, the load test current (I It may be desirable to control the MPP test measurement means 104 to further increase the variable range of ' _DC ) to measure the MPOP value again and again.

Then, when the switching device (SW, 202) is closed (Off) in the interval IV, the load test current (I ' _DC ) is zero, the magnetic energy stored in the inductor 201 through the reflux diode (Ds, 203) The reflux current (triangular hatched portion of FIG. 5) flows, which causes the capacitor Cp 204 to charge. The energy temporarily charged in the capacitors Cp and 204 is stored in the capacitor of the DC-bus of the storage means 105 or the solar inverter when the voltage rises above a predetermined value.

In addition, the dynamic characteristics of the temperature change among the solar radiation and the temperature characteristics of the module that changes the output of the solar cell is generally slower and the solar radiation tends to be faster due to the phenomenon such as shadows caused by clouds, The voltage may be more stable.

Therefore, on the basis of this dynamic characteristic phenomenon, the load test current required for the MPP test and measurement so that the MPP point can be found quickly when the MPP test measuring means 104 is initially driven in the section I to III test. to set a _'DC) power to a value on the characteristic curve of a solar cell voltage (V _DC) which is about 80% of the open-circuit voltage is preferred.

6 shows one embodiment of MPP mapping data.

As shown in FIG. 6, the MPP mapping data includes at least one of a unique identification number, generation time, insolation amount, generation voltage / current, and generation power / m ² in order to analyze and monitor the generation state of each solar cell module string. It is preferable to further include the MPOP data of the optimum operating conditions according to each operating temperature of the solar cell module.

By the test operation of the MPP test measurement means 104 as described above, the MPP mapping data transmitted by testing or measuring the MPOP data according to the change in the solar radiation or the solar cell surface temperature at a predetermined time is stored in the storage device of the MCU 102. Save in advance. The change of the stored MPP mapping data may be compared with the MPOP value under the same measurement conditions at the time of initial shipment to predict the degree of deterioration or abnormality caused by the change of the solar cell module.

In addition, after comparing the MPOP data measured by the current MPP test measurement means 104 and the MPPT control value of the same time zone or insolation range at which the solar inverter is currently operated and controlled, the result is different from the predetermined value by more than a predetermined value. After that, it can be determined that the MPPT control of the solar inverter is in an abnormal state.

In addition, it is preferable to effectively monitor or control the MPPT operation of the solar inverter using the MPOP data of the optimum conditions periodically obtained from the embedded communication board or the MPP test measurement means 104.

The MPOP data obtained by the above test and measurement is sent to the control board side of the solar inverter through the communication port 103 disposed in the MPP test measurement means 104, and the solar inverter controller based on the received MPOP data. As a result, the data related to the performance of the solar inverter MPPT control may be modified or the MPPT control may be performed using the MPOP data.

In addition, the above-mentioned step of acquiring and comparing the MPP data may be designed to be performed in the main routine of the MPPT control program of the solar inverter. However, when the amount of computation necessary for the processing thereof is large, the MPP test measurement means 104 The test measured MPP mapping data is sent to the embedded communication board 40 through the communication port 103, and the embedded communication board 40 performs a comparison operation step by the received data independently of the control of the solar inverter. It may be desirable to design the control system to do so.

In addition, an optical sensor for measuring the amount of insolation at a standard location may be disposed as close as possible to the solar cell module so as to obtain the average amount of insolation of a plurality of solar cell modules installed over a wide area. In this case, the solar radiation data of the current time is measured from the optical sensor, and at the same time, the MPOP data and the maximum generated power amount based on the measured solar radiation are sent to the embedded communication board 40, and the maximum that can be obtained under the current measured solar radiation conditions. If there is a difference over the predetermined value by comparing the amount of electricity and the maximum amount of power generation that can be theoretically calculated at the time of shipment from the factory, it may be determined that there is a lot of dust in the solar cell module or the aging of the solar cell has progressed. Therefore, based on this, systematically check the aging state and abnormality of the solar cell module. Can manage

In addition, the embedded communication board 40 can receive a solar inverter or the connection test means and power generation information data to each other by a serial communication method. At this time, there is a difference in the solar radiation measurement data of the solar cell module to be measured and the corresponding amount of generated power, or it is determined that the optimum MPOP data and the currently operating MPPT information are different from each other. When the detailed information or analysis processing data is transmitted to the comprehensive management server through Bluetooth or Ethernet communication (TCP / IP), it is preferable to remotely monitor the operation operation state of the photovoltaic system.

Generally, each solar cell has some error according to its manufacturing characteristics, but according to the experimental value, when the characteristics are measured in the solar cell module, the solar cell is less than about 65% of the maximum output voltage or output current at the time of initial shipment. It can be judged as a defect of its own and if left unchecked it can cause an accident in the power system of the photovoltaic system. Therefore, in the embedded communication board, a function of determining whether the solar cell module is defective in the remote server and automatically shutting off the power of the solar cell module or the string of the solar cell module is arranged in the embedded communication board. It is highly desirable to ensure stability for the power system.

In conclusion, MPOP data of a plurality of solar cell modules or strings may be newly measured by calculating each cycle or sequentially calculated by a well-known Inc Cond method or an experimental measurement method presented as an embodiment of the present invention. The MPOP data is sent to the embedded control board, and the MPP mapping data that is already stored is periodically updated with new measured values and compared with the currently operating MPOP data to compare and process the operation status of the photovoltaic system having a plurality of solar cell module strings. It can monitor all the time, and it recognizes the aging state and the failure (abnormal state) of the photovoltaic power generation system including the solar cell module and sends the result to the local or remote side for display and displays the photovoltaic module or the photovoltaic power generation system. Can systematically check and manage

Then, the solar cell failure recognition method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

First, the connection test means tests and measures the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data of the solar cell module (S201).

Before and after the step S201, it is preferable to measure various generation amount data (AC output voltage and current, power or power factor, temperature, etc.) and send them out together with the MPOP data. In addition, it is desirable to measure the solar radiation measurement data of the measurement target from the solar radiation sensor of the solar cell module and send it out together.

In addition, it is preferable to repeatedly measure the MPOP of the optimal operating condition of the solar cell module every planned period to send the newly measured and updated MPOP data to the embedded communication board.

MPOP data currently operated from the solar inverter controller is sent out and stored in the embedded communication board (S202), the test in the step (S201). The MPOP data obtained through the measurement or from the solar inverter controller before and after the step S201 is classified and mapped by similar time zones or similar solar radiation.

Is there any difference over the predetermined value by comparing the generated electric power measured at the same time as the solar radiation measurement time with respect to the estimated solar power module string corresponding to the solar radiation module measurement data of the solar cell module string to be measured? Analyze and compare whether or not there is a difference between the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data tested and measured under the same temperature and the same insolation conditions and the actual MPPT operation information (S204).

When the abnormality information is recognized based on the analysis result of the photovoltaic power generation system and the detailed information of the power generation data, the step of transmitting the abnormality information to the comprehensive management server on the remote side via Bluetooth or Ethernet communication (TCP / IP) is performed. S205)

In addition, if it is determined that the MPOP data under the same conditions and the MPOP data of the optimal condition tested and measured for the solar cell module or string to be measured are different from each other and are determined to be different from each other, further performing the step of transmitting to the integrated management server through telecommunication. (S206)

On the other hand, the step (S201) of measuring and testing the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data of the solar cell module in the connection test means is as follows.

The step of accurately testing the MPP measurement at the point II is started, and the solar inverter controller is operated to reduce the power generation output delivered to the grid (S301).

At this time, the output of the solar inverter is decelerated so that the output current I _DC of the solar cell module is output at a predetermined level of the maximum generationable output current under the current solar radiation conditions (in this embodiment, about 50% or less is preferable). In the state, it is preferable to initially drive the MPP test measurement means 104.

When the section III point arrives, the switching elements SW 202 are turned on so that a load test current flows through the inductor Ls 201 to the solar cell module (S302).

At this time, the load test current increases linearly according to the "voltage-current (IV) curve" of the solar cell and is maintained at a substantially constant value after passing the maximum output current point, and the power (kW) gradually increases and reaches the peak point. The peak of shape (MPP) will be reached and then reduced again.

The measured time, insolation and output current at the point when the maximum power operating point (MPOP) is reached by obtaining the peak point of the maximum generated power (kW) by the instantaneous multiplication of the output current I _DC and the generated voltage V _DC waveform Take MPOP data for generation voltage and store it (S303).

At the same time after performing step S303 or at the same time, the switching element SW is closed (Off) and the magnetic energy stored in the inductor 201 is refluxed through the diodes Ds and 203 and charged in the capacitor Cp. (S304)

Thereafter, when the charged energy rises, the charged energy is temporarily stored in the capacitor Cp or the energy storage means 105 and transferred to the capacitor of the DC bus of the solar inverter.

The MPOP data of step S303 is repeatedly acquired at predetermined times, and a mapping table of the maximum power operating points MPOP is obtained from the repeatedly obtained data (S305).

In addition, the measurement and test steps (S301 to S305) are repeated according to the change in the amount of solar radiation and the surface temperature of the solar cell. The mapping table of the maximum power operating point (MPOP) according to the weather condition is obtained (S306).

If the satisfactory MPOP value cannot be obtained by the first measurement and test step (S301 to S305), or the shadow of the solar cell module is reflected, two (2) peaks of the peak of the generated power (kW) If it is expected to have, it may be desirable to perform the step (S307) to measure again and again.

In addition, the MPOP data obtained in the step (S302 to S307) is sent to the communication board side of the solar inverter, and based on the received MPOP data to modify the data related to performing the MPPT control of the solar inverter or MPPT It may be desirable to further perform the step (S308) to command to perform the control.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above are to be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The claims of the present invention are represented by the following claims, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

MPOP data of a plurality of solar cell module strings are tested and measured at predetermined intervals or sequentially, and sent to the embedded communication board that can communicate with the remote server, and compared with the currently operating MPOP data to perform arithmetic processing. It is possible to maximize the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic system by constantly monitoring the operating state of the photovoltaic system having the module string and periodically updating the MPP control algorithm of the photovoltaic inverter based on the MPOP data measured and measured accurately.

In addition, it checks the solar cell module or photovoltaic system systematically by recognizing the aging state and failure (abnormal state) of the photovoltaic power generation system including the solar cell module and sending the result to the local or remote side for display. As it can be managed, it is expected to have high utilization in photovoltaic companies.

Solar cell (PV) module strings; 10.1, 10.2, .....,
Solar (PV) inverters; 20.1, 20.2, ..., embedded communication boards; 40
Connection test means; 30, MPP test measuring means; 104
Switching means; 106, storage means; 105, A / D converter; 101

Claims (14)

In the fault recognition device for monitoring the operation status or abnormality of the photovoltaic power generation system having a solar cell module,
A solar inverter converting power obtained from the solar cell module and transmitting power generation data including MPOP data; And an embedded communication board having a communication port configured to receive the MPOP data and compare and process the MPP mapping data stored therein, and output the processing result to the outside.
The embedded communication board,
Photovoltaic system fault recognition device characterized by comparing the estimated amount of power generation with the amount of generated power in the same measurement time zone, corresponding to the amount of insolation data measured by the insolation data sensor capable of measuring the average amount of insolation of a solar cell module. In the fault recognition device for monitoring the operation status or abnormality of the photovoltaic power generation system having a solar cell module,
A solar inverter converting power obtained from the solar cell module and transmitting power generation data including MPOP data; And an embedded communication board having a communication port for receiving the MPOP data and comparing and processing the MPP mapping data stored therein, and outputting the processing result to the outside.
The embedded communication board,
The solar power generation system fault recognition apparatus having a characteristic of predicting the degradation degree or abnormality of the solar cell module by comparing and analyzing the change trend of the stored MPP mapping data with the initial value at the time of factory shipment. In the fault recognition device for monitoring the operation status or abnormality of the photovoltaic power generation system having a solar cell module,
Connection test means for measuring the MPOP data of the solar cell module at predetermined intervals; A solar inverter converting power obtained from the solar cell module and transmitting power generation data including MPOP data; And And an embedded communication board including a communication port for storing or periodically updating the measured MPOP data, comparing the stored MPP mapping data with actual MPPT power generation data of the solar inverter controller, and outputting the result of the comparison process. and,
The connection test means,
And a MPP test measuring means for measuring the MPOP data by flowing a load test current through the solar cell module. The method of claim 3, wherein
The connection test means,
An A / D converter for converting any one or more of power generation voltage / current, test current, power generation data, temperature, and solar radiation signals required to calculate MPOP data of the solar cell module into digital values; And an MPU configured to receive and process the output of the A / D converter. The method of claim 3, wherein
The solar cell module is composed of a plurality of strings,
The connection test means,
And a switching means for connecting the plurality of strings to the MPP test measuring means, and calculating the MPOP data of the solar cell module and transmitting the MPOP data to the outside. delete delete delete delete The method of claim 3, wherein
The embedded communication board,
Photovoltaic power generation system failure characterized by monitoring the PV inverter based on the result of this analysis after comparing and calculating MPPT power generation data at the same time zone or the same insolation and temperature conditions as the MPOP data tested and measured by the test current. Recognition device. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The MPP mapping data is,
The solar cell including the power generation voltage / power generation current of the solar cell module, and further comprises at least one of the operating temperature, unique identification number, generation time, solar radiation, or generation power / m ² of the solar cell module Power generation system fault recognition device. In the failure recognition diagnostic method of the photovoltaic system,
Measuring and testing the MPOP data of the solar cell module (S201),
Operating the solar inverter controller such that the power generation output is reduced (S301);
Switching the device to conduct (On) to flow a load test current to the solar cell module (S302);
Taking MPOP data for a corresponding measurement time, insolation amount and output current / generation voltage of the maximum power operating point MPOP by an instantaneous multiplication operation of the output current I _DC and the generation voltage V _DC waveform (S303); And
After performing the step S303 or at the same time, the stored energy is refluxed through the diode (Ds) comprising the step (S304) of charging a capacitor (Cp) comprising a failure recognition diagnostic method of a photovoltaic system. In the failure recognition diagnostic method of the photovoltaic system,
Receiving the MPOP data generated by the solar inverter (S202);
MPOP data obtained from the step (S202) is classified based on a similar time zone or similar insolation. Mapping (S203);
The mapped maximum power operating point (MPOP) data is first generated by the same operating temperature or solar radiation. A method for diagnosing failure of a photovoltaic system comprising analyzing and comparing whether there is a difference between MPPT operation information. In the failure recognition diagnostic method of the photovoltaic system,
Testing and measuring the maximum power operating point (MPOP) data of the solar cell module (S201);
Receiving the MPOP data generated from the solar inverter before and after the step (S201) or the step (S201) (S202);
Classifying and mapping the received MPOP data based on a similar time zone or a similar amount of insolation (S203); And
Tested and measured maximum power operating point (MPOP) data and Analyze and compare whether there is a difference between the MPPT operation information (S204); fault recognition diagnostic method of a photovoltaic system comprising a.

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