

Kari Lappalainen
Research topics
Photovoltaic power systems, energy storage systems, renewable energy, wind power, grid integration, electric vehicle charging
Latest publications
Identification of photovoltaic module ageing from symmetrically and asymmetrically cut current–voltage curves
Kalliojärvi, H. & Lappalainen, K., Mar 2026, In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. 296, 15 p., 114081 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Comparison of ramp-rate-based energy storage system control methods for power smoothing of PV systems
Talvi, M. & Lappalainen, K., 2025, Automaatiopäivät 2025 - Automation Days 2025 Extended Abstracts. Hästbacka, D. & Sierla, S. (eds.). Suomen Automaatioseura, p. 90-93 (Julkaisusarja (Suomen automaatioseura ry)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional
Dependence of Photovoltaic Module Performance Indicators on Operating Temperature and Irradiance
Kalliojärvi, H. & Lappalainen, K., 2025, 42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. EU PVSEC, 7 p. (Proceedings (EU PVSEC)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Effects of the Operating Point of Photovoltaic Strings on Sizing of DC- and AC-Connected Energy Storage Systems for Power Smoothing
Lappalainen, K., 2025, In: Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research. 6, 10, 12 p., 2400199.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Energiamurroksen vaikutukset sähkönkulutukseen ja -tuotantoon suomalaisissa jakeluverkoissa
Aaltonen, L. & Lappalainen, K., 2025, Automaatiopäivät 2025 - Automation Days 2025 Extended Abstracts. Hästbacka, D. & Sierla, S. (eds.). Suomen Automaatioseura, p. 3-6 (Julkaisusarja (Suomen automaatioseura ry)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional
Estimating Photovoltaic Power Ramp Rates Using Single Point Irradiance Measurement
Talvi, M., Kleissl, J. & Lappalainen, K., 2025, 42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. EU PVSEC, 7 p. (Proceedings (EU PVSEC)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Influence of the temperature on the intrinsic parameters of thin-film photovoltaic modules
Piliougine, M., Garcia-Marrero, L. E., Lappalainen, K. & Spagnuolo, G., 15 Feb 2025, In: Renewable Energy. 240, 20 p., 122068 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Methods for online identification of photovoltaic module ageing by series resistance from measured current–voltage curves
Kalliojärvi, H. & Lappalainen, K., Jun 2025, In: Energy Reports. 13, p. 1558-1570Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Photovoltaic Hosting Capacity in Nordic Distribution Grids
Aaltonen, L. & Lappalainen, K., 2025, 42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. EU PVSEC, 5 p. (Proceedings (EU PVSEC)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Photovoltaic Modules Single-Diode Model Parametric Identification by Means of Implicit and Explicit Approaches
Lappalainen, K., Piliougine, M. & Spagnuolo, G., 2025, ELECTRIMACS 2024 - Selected Papers. Belenguer, E. & Beltran, H. (eds.). Springer, p. 601-614 14 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 1275).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review