5.1.2. Thin Film PV Panel

The electrical and mechanical properties of the thin film solar structure are different from the mono- and poly-crystalline solar modules [33]. This change in properties is reflected in its performance while placing it on the reservoirs in the present study. The POA irradiance of the FPV array consisting of thin film solar cells is 2494.9 kW/m2. In vertically oriented thin film cells, the installed capacity of the entire array is 22% and 29% higher than poly and mono crystalline panels, respectively. Similarly, compared to their counterparts, the energy yield is increased by 22 and 34%. Eventually, the performance ratio and the specific yield capacity of the system with thin film PV modules experience a higher rise than the crystalline panels in both orientations.
