The influence of some climatic factors on the development of solar energy in the Chernivtsi region

Abstract

The thesis explores the influence of climatic factors on the development of solar energy in Chernivtsi region. Emphasis is placed on studying the impact of geographical location and the duration of the day on the formation of solar radiation and, as a result, on the capacity of solar power plants. It has been established that the capacity of solar power plants and the volume of electricity production depend largely on the duration of the day and the amount of solar radiation received by solar panels from the surrounding environment. The amount of direct and scattered radiation that reaches solar panels for electricity production is significantly affected by cloud cover (cloudiness). Therefore, considerable attention is given to the study of the influence of sky cloudiness on the efficiency of solar panels. Analysis of the data obtained from the meteorological station at Chernivtsi airport revealed that the highest degree of cloudiness in Chernivtsi region is observed during the winter months. Consequently, as a result of this research, it has been found that the mentioned factors significantly affect the capacity of solar panels and the volumes of electricity production. The most favorable period for solar energy production is summer, while the winter creates the least favorable conditions for its functioning. The study emphasizes the seasonal dependence of solar energy capacities in Chernivtsi region. Keywords: solar energy, climatic factors, cloudiness, solar radiation.