Through the pedagogical use of images and graphics, Marieke presented her research to date. Her research addresses the challenges of accurately modelling PV performance at high latitudes, such as in Sweden. Two studies were therefore conducted in Sweden, including the assessment of using the building energy simulation software IDA ICE for PV modelling. It was found that PV simulation integrated in the IDA ICE software is comparably accurate to stand-alone PV design tools. In future, for example, work is needed to test performance when PV panels are in shade.
After her presentation, Justin Chiu, Energy Technology, KTH, acted as opponent and lead an interesting discussion focusing on the choice of software and analysis tools, statistical analysis methods and metrics, choice of locations for the studies, availability of other research and studies within this area, limitations of the studies, etc.
This was followed by some questions from the examiner Tomas Persson and the audience.
The seminar was chaired by Xingxing Zhang and was attended by, among others, Marieke’s family members both in person and online as well as some of her colleagues and fellow researchers.
Also in attendance were her supervisors: Chris Bales and Jingchun Shen, both Dalarna University, and Joakim Munkhammar, Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Uppsala University.
Abstract and fulltext (DiVA Open Access portal)
