PV Allignment Simulation Results
Up one levelThese images are from simulations done in Homer testing various alignments of the solar array. In all cases the load was assumed to be a continuous 100 Watts.
AirX Output
Output of the AirX turbine. Remains the same for all simulations. Assumes an average wind speed of 6.5m/s. Based on real data from the Davies Reef Weather Station
PV Output Sim1
Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 1. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the East.
PV Output Sim1 - Daily Graph
Graph of Daily Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 1. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the East. Note the consistent output year round.

Capacity Shortage Sim1
Capacity Shortage for Simulation 1. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the East.
Battery State Sim1
Battery State of Charge for Simulation 1. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the East.
PV Output Sim2
Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 2. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 19 degrees towards the North.
PV Output Sim2 - Daily Graph
Graph of Daily Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 2. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 19 degrees towards the North.

Capacity Shortage Sim2
Capacity Shortage for Simulation 2. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 19 degrees towards the North.
Battery State Sim2
Battery State of Charge for Simulation 2. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 19 degrees towards the North.
PV Output Sim3
Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 3. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the North.

Capacity Shortage Sim3
Capacity Shortage for Simulation 3. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the North.
Battery State Sim3
Battery State of Charge for Simulation 3. 90% Efficiency, dipping at 90 degrees towards the North.
PV Output Sim4
Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 4. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 30 degrees towards the North.

Capacity Shortage Sim4
Capacity Shortage for Simulation 4. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 30 degrees towards the North.
Battery State Sim4
Battery State of Charge for Simulation 4. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 30 degrees towards the North.
PV Output Sim5
Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 5. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 45 degrees towards the North.

Capacity Shortage Sim5
Capacity Shortage for Simulation 5. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 45 degrees towards the North.
Battery State Sim5
Battery State of Charge for Simulation 5. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 45 degrees towards the North.
PV Output Sim6
Photovoltaic Output for Simulation 6. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 60 degrees towards the North.

Capacity Shortage Sim6
Capacity Shortage for Simulation 6. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 60 degrees towards the North.
Battery State Sim6
Battery State of Charge for Simulation 6. 60% Efficiency, dipping at 60 degrees towards the North.