Jul 26, 2016 - innovation and production of Clean Electricity in Morocco. Thus, a new dynamic of modern and attractive research in the field of solar energy ...
Photovoltaic Technology Platform for Training, Research, Innovation and Electricity Production at Mohammed V University of Rabat
Prof. Abdelfettah BARHDADI Physics of Semiconductors and Solar Energy Research Team (PSES) École Normale Supérieure Mohammed V University Rabat, Morocco
Introduction Since its academic accreditation in June 2012, the research team in Physics of Semiconductors and Solar Energy (PSES) has followed a new strategic direction for research and development, based primarily on:
1- International scientific cooperation actions 2- The win-win partnership with industrial operators 3- The innovative research programs and projects With this new strategy, combined with the perseverance and willing of its active members, PSES was able to obtain the material and logistical resources to implement the first public-university platform dedicated to training, research,
innovation and production of Clean Electricity in Morocco. Thus, a new dynamic of modern and attractive research in the field of solar energy was created and continues its development at the ENS-UM5R.
Short Presentation of PSES Research Team Location
High Education School - ENS Mohammed V University
Director
Prof. Abdelfettah BARHDADI
Researchers
5 seniors + 7 juniors
Main Research Topic
Photovoltaic Materials and Systems
Scientific Publications
65
Sc. Communications & Invited Talks
110
Master theses, PhD & Higher Degrees
25
Funded Research Projects
8
Co-edition of Scientific Journals
2
Organization of Scientific Events
13
Main Scientific Partners
7
Main Industrial Partners
6
Main Scientific Partners INSTITUTION Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles IRESEN, Morocco International Centre for Theoretical Physics ICTP, Italy
LOGO
PARTNERSHIP IRESEN is financing 2 projects of PSES Sponsor of PSES activities
African Network for Solar Energy ANSOLE, Germany
PSES is Co-founder & North African Coordinator
Société Marocaine de Développement des Énergies Renouvelables SMADER, Morocco
PSES is Initiator and Cofounder
African Network for Optics and Photonics LAM, Senegal
PSES is Co-founder & Moroccan Coordinator
Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique CNRST, Morocco
CNRST is financing 2 projects of PSES
Institut National d’Energie Solaire CEA-INES, France
Partner in RDI Project
Main Industrial Partners COMPANY
RESEARCH PROJECT
STATUS
PHOTOWATT TECHNOLOGIES France
Passivation of electrical activity of defects generated by fast isothermal processing in silicon
Done
BEGHELLI Italy
Implementation, study and optimization of a new generation of HCPV grid connected power plant
Done
RESING Morocco
NOMISMA ENERGIA Italy
LOGO
Photovoltaic productivity mapping at the regional scale anywhere in Morocco - PROPRE Macroeconomic impact of solar energy on Moroccan electricity sector & regulatory : Proposals for incentive programs
Under Progress
Under Progress
HELIOSLITE France
New solutions to optimize PV performances by a low cost cleaning and highly integrated system - SOLEIL -
Under Progress
JET ENERGY INTERNATIONAL Morocco
New solutions to optimize PV performances by a low cost cleaning and highly integrated system - SOLEIL -
Accepted
Main Scientific Agreements Initiated or Established by PSES Entity Main Objective and Purpose Date National Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies -IRESEN- Morocco
Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement for Training 28-06-2012 and Research in Solar Energy
Beghelli Industry Italy
Installation of HCPV Grid-Connected Power Plant for Training 04-02-2013 and Research at ENS-UM5R
NE Nomisma Energia Italy
African Network for Solar Energy -ANSOLECameroun & Germany École Polytechnique Kofi Annan University Guinea
Submission and Implementation of a Joint R&D Project in Moroccan Priority Areas of Scientific Research and Technological Development
14-11-2013
Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement for Training, 21-03-2014 Research and Development in Solar Energy Conversion Scientific and Technical Cooperation Convention
27-11-2014
Helioslite Company France
Installation of a High Concentration Photovoltaic Generator Based on the New Biaxial Solar Tracker Technology at RDI 30-06-2015 Platform of ENS-UM5R
CEA-INES Alliance France
Internship and Training of Young Moroccan PhD Students in 30-06-2015 the Framework of SOLEIL Inno-PV Project
Main Scientific Skills
Characterization of Crystalline Silicon for PV Applications
Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Thin Films
Fast Isothermal Processing for PV Technology
Mapping of Minority Carriers Diffusion Length in Solar Cells
Defects Engineering in Semiconductors
Laser - Silicon Interactions
High Concentration Photovoltaic Technology and Systems
Performances Assessment and Monitoring of PV Power Plants
Productivity Mapping of grid-connected PV power plants (Mono-Si, Poly-Si, a-Si:H) 7
Most Recent Achievements of PSES
Setting up the first Public University Platform for Training, Research, Innovation and Solar Electricity Production in Morocco
This Platform is including the following scientific equipments :
1st Grid-Connected HCPV Power Generator (8,16 kWp) Up to 80 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
7.67 m
Installed in the framework of Cooperation Project with Beghelli 9 Up to 50 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
Full Remote Monitoring of the system’s performances from anywhere by Internet
Back side of the system
Main components of the HCPV power generator
48 HCPV Modules
High precision 2 axis Sun Tracker (Heliostat)
48 DC/AC module Inverters
Electronic Control box
Solar Camera
Meteo Station with data logger
Pyrhelio. for DNI measures
Full remote control of the system’s performances from anywhere by GSM or Internet
Description of a HCPV module of the Power Generation Panel 64 Parabolic mirrors
Aluminum slim heat sinks
The concentration factor of direct sun rays is up to 1100 X
Front glasses
Aluminum Frame
64 multilayer photocells (Ge, As, In, Ga) of 3 x 3 mm² and 40 % efficiency connected in series 12
Characteristics and performances of the HCPV module Item
Value
Size
91.2 cm x 91.2 cm x 17.4 cm
Active Area
0.732 m2
Module Weight
32 Kg
Operating Temperature
- 40°C to +85°C
Total Number
48 HCPV modules
Maximum Conversion Efficiency
23 %
Maximum Photo-voltage
176 V -DC- Each
Maximum photocurrent (Iph)
1.02 A -DC- Each
Nominal Peak Power Capacity PMPP
170 W -DC- Each
Each module has its own inverter which converts the 176 V -DC- voltage into 230 V -AC- 50 Hz mono-phase power output 26/07/2016
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2nd Grid - Connected PV Power Generator (2 kWp) based on Mono - silicon Technology
7.67 m Installed in the framework of PROPRE.MA Inno-PV Project co-financed by IRESEN Up to 80 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
3nd Grid - Connected PV Power Generator (2 kWp) based on Multi - Silicon Technology
7.67 m Installed in the framework of PROPRE.MA Inno-PV Project co-financed by IRESEN Up to 80 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
4th Grid - Connected PV Power Generator (2 kWp) based on Amorphous Silicon Technology
7.67 m Installed in the framework of PROPRE.MA Inno-PV Project co-financed by IRESEN Up to 80 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
5th Grid - Connected Innovative PV Power Generator (4 kWp) based on Multi-crystalline Silicon panels from Photowatt and Sillia
7.67 m
Recently installed in the framework of SOLEIL Inno-PV Project co-financed by IRESEN Up to 80 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
Meteorological Station
7.67 m
Up to 80 kWh (AC) per sunny day are generated and injected into the grid
Recently installed in the framework of PROPRE Inno-PV Project co-financed by IRESEN
Other Scientific Equipment Available at the RDI Platform
Electrical parameters and characteristic measurements at different temperatures PVD technique for evaporating metals Photo-CVD set up for SiH4 decomposition under different atmospheres Technique for Sheet Resistance Measurements Several tools and prototypes for testing
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Local Production of Green Electricity
With the 5 grid-connected power plants installed by PSES
ENS becomes the first public high school in Morocco covering nearly 20 % of its energy needs from solar electricity produced locally
CONCLUSION Research team on physics of semiconductors and solar energy (PSES), established at Ecole Normale Supérieure of Mohammed V University in Rabat (UM5R) is an accredited entity actively working in the field of photovoltaic materials and systems. Its new research approach is based on the development of major innovative projects in solar energy in association with international organizations and industrial partners. Because of its scientific productivity and its concrete achievements, PSES becomes a distinguished university operator in its field.
PSES members are pleased to provide their university with several gridconnected photovoltaic micro-plants based on different technologies. They are also pleased to have achieved and continue to develop locally the first public university platform dedicated to RDI on photovoltaic technology in Morocco. They are contributing modestly to the scientific activities and the international reputation of their institution and their university. They are also contributing honorably to the organization of COP 22 in their country.
