Analysis of effects of elevation on the power output and efficiency of ground-mounted photovoltaic modules

Key Points

• Photovoltaic module efficiency improves significantly with elevation, enhancing power output and performance.
• At elevated locations, ground-mounted photovoltaic systems can produce up to 25% more power.
• Analysis across various elevations reveals a consistent trend in increased energy efficiency.
• Findings highlight the importance of elevation in optimizing photovoltaic energy systems, with practical applications in site selection.