Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems Power Losses in Partial Shading Conditions

Photovoltaic (PV) system characteristics are significantly affected by shading conditions and thus the power productivity of the system is subject to vary accordingly. Therefore, this triggers the need for a broad understanding for the power losses caused by partial shading conditions (PSC). This paper presents an indicative analysis of various kinds of PV power losses associated with different shading scenarios that are likely to take place in...