Empirical results (generation and value) from a unique Fixed Multi-Azimuth (Carousel) Solar Photovoltaic infrastructure based in the Arctic

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The dataset consists of the solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation information from a unique fixed multiple-azimuth research infrastructure equipped with solar PV panels in the four cardinal and four intercardinal directions at two distinct tilt angles, 40° and 90°. The dataset is of high importance mainly due to the location of the research infrastructure, which lies in the Arctic region that experiences unique weather conditions across all four seasons in a year. Secondly, the lack of empirical information on solar PV generation patterns in the area and scepticism surrounding the accuracy of solar modelling tools and satellite data in simulation make the dataset vital by validating and addressing gaps in the simulated tools and results. The dataset consists of two years of data, from September 2021 until August 2023. It features two main parameters from the study: the solar PV energy generation, which was collected at an interval of 15 minutes for two consecutive years, and the value of electricity at an hourly interval, generated by the panels facing the eight compass points derived with a combination of hourly day-ahead prices in Finland over the two selected years. The dataset further consists of "energy generated" and "value" of electricity generated by each panel, additionally divided into morning, afternoon, and evening hours to provide a detailed understanding of the energy and cost-efficient generation patterns across the eight compass points (four cardinal and four intercardinal directions). The abbreviations used in the datasets are as follows: South-S, Southwest-SW, West-W, Northwest-NW, North-N, Northeast-NE, East-E and Southeast-SE. These abbreviations are accompanied by 40 or 90, indicating the panel's tilt angles at 40° and 90°, respectively.

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