GB/T 31163-2014 in English
VALIDTerminology of solar energy resources
- Issued on:2014-09-03
- Implemented on:2015-01-01
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《GB/T 31163-2014太阳能资源术语》由TC540(全国气候与气候变化标准化技术委员会)归口,TC540SC2(全国气候与气候变化标准化技术委员会风能太阳能气候资源分会)执行,主管部门为中国气象局。
本标准界定了与太阳能资源相关的术语。
本标准适用于与太阳能资源有关的标准的制定,技术文件的编制,专业手册、教材和书刊等的编写和翻译。
Introduction
1. Background and significance of standard formulation
GB/T 31163-2014 Solar Energy Resources Terminology is my country's first national standard for unified and standardized terminology in the field of solar energy resources. This standard was proposed by the China Meteorological Administration and aims to provide basic support for standardization work in the field of solar energy resources. With the rapid development of my country's renewable energy field, unified technical terms and definitions have become the key to industry communication and technological progress.
2. Comparison of the core framework of standards
| Dimension | GB/T 31163—2014 | International Standard ISO 9488:1999 | Implementation Suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminology Coverage | Comprehensively covers the formation, characterization, and measurement of solar energy resources | Mainly focuses on the field of solar thermal utilization | It is recommended to supplement terminology related to energy storage technology |
| Degree of Standardization | A | B | - |
| Technology Evolution Analysis | Combined with the latest technological developments at home and abroad | Some terms are outdated | It is recommended to update the standard content regularly |
3. Technical Background and Development
The background of the formulation of GB/T 31163—2014 is mainly due to the rapid development of solar energy resources in my country. In recent years, with the transformation of the global energy structure, solar energy, as an important renewable energy source, has made significant progress in technological innovation, equipment manufacturing and system integration. However, the problem of inconsistent terminology in the industry has become increasingly prominent, which has seriously restricted technical exchanges and standardization work.
3.1 Comparative Analysis at Home and Abroad
Compared with international standards (such as ISO 9488:1999), GB/T 31163—2014 has significant advantages in both terminology coverage and technical depth. However, there are still differences in some detailed definitions, such as:
- Calculation formula for solar altitude angle
- Specific application scenarios of air mass
4. Implementation suggestions
To ensure the effective implementation of GB/T 31163-2014, the following suggestions are put forward:
- Strengthen the promotion and implementation of the standard: Organize industry training and technical exchange meetings to enhance practitioners' understanding and application capabilities of the standard.
- Improve supporting documents: Formulate relevant technical specifications and implementation rules to provide support for the implementation of the standard.
- Establish a feedback mechanism: Collect industry opinions and revise and improve the content of the standard in a timely manner.
4.1 Application Cases
During the construction of a solar power station, the accuracy and operability of the system design were significantly improved by citing the definition of direct normal radiation (DNI) in GB/T 31163-2014. Specifically, the inclination design of the collector was optimized and the system efficiency was improved through the precise calculation of the solar altitude angle and zenith angle.
5. Analysis of future technological evolution
With the in-depth application of artificial intelligence and big data technologies in the energy field, the subsequent revision of GB/T 31163-2014 should focus on the following directions:
- Supplementation of intelligent monitoring and prediction terms
- Improvement of relevant definitions of new energy storage technologies
- Standardized description of cross-domain synergy effects
Case study: Application of terminology in a wind-solar-storage integrated project
In a wind-solar-storage integrated demonstration project, the design, construction and operation and maintenance efficiency were significantly improved by uniformly adopting the terminology definitions in GB/T 31163-2014. In particular, in the calculation of solar declination and hour angle, seamless connection with international standards was achieved.

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