This means that long day lengths and lower maximum irradiance levels at high latitudes would be beneficial for algae production during the summer months.
The cultures were not photoinhibited even under the maximum irradiance-level tested (2500 μE m−2 s−1).
A mathematical model describing the variations of the maximum power versus solar irradiance level and temperature was obtained with the Design of Experiments method.
Meanwhile, at a irradiance level of 800 W/m2, the maximum power point of approximately 10 kW is achieved by the PV array.
At the irradiance level of 600 W/m2, the lower maximum power point of approximately 7.5 kW is attained by the PV array.
Given a known solar irradiance level and temperature, any discrepancy between the calculated and measured maximum power values signals any dysfunctional operation so that appropriate action can be taken such as maintenance or repair.
Thermal safety distances are presented based on the maximum irradiance and the allowed exposure time.
The latter is used to evaluate average monthly global horizontal irradiance, maximum irradiance, monthly average insolation and monthly sky clearness index.
After that date, the RCP4.5 scenario was assumed, as well as a background solar irradiance level and a constant volcanic aerosol load.
The temperature and the irradiance level were set at 23 °C and 300 μE/(m2 s), respectively.
For example, we pick the annual maximum irradiance for 11AM, noon (12PM), 1PM and 2PM separately.
