What are the design variables of a single-axis photovoltaic plant?

This paper presents an optimisation methodology that takes into account the most important design variables of single-axis photovoltaic plants, including irregular land shape, size and configuration of the mounting system, row spacing, and operating periods (for backtracking mode, limited range of motion, and normal tracking mode).

How are horizontal single-axis solar trackers distributed in photovoltaic plants?

This study presents a methodology for estimating the optimal distribution of horizontal single-axis solar trackers in photovoltaic plants. Specifically, the methodology starts with the design of the inter-row spacing to avoid shading between modules, and the determination of the operating periods for each time of the day.

What are the algorithms for single-axis-horizontal solar trackers with monofacial PV modules?

This article presents the fundamentals of four algorithms for single-axis-horizontal solar trackers with monofacial PV modules. These are identified as the conventional Astronomical tracking algorithm, the Diffuse Radiation algorithm, the Diffuse + Nowcasting algorithm, and a completely new algorithm called Analytical.

Does single-axis solar tracking reduce shadows between P V modules?

In this sense, this paper presents a calculation process to determine the minimum distance between rows of modules of a P V plant with single-axis solar tracking that minimises the effect of shadows between P V modules. These energy losses are more difficult to avoid in the early hours of the day.

How to design a photovoltaic system?

This consists of the following steps: (i) Inter-row spacing design; (ii) Determination of operating periods of the P V system; (iii) Optimal number of solar trackers; and (iv) Determination of the effective annual incident energy on photovoltaic modules. A flowchart outlining the proposed methodology is shown in Fig. 2.

How are fixed tilt angle mounting systems optimally packaged?

In the work presented by , fixed tilt angle mounting systems were optimally packaged by calculating their optimum tilt angle, whereas the present work deals with single-axis trackers. In this case the problem consists in the maximisation of total P V modules area, choosing the position of the solar trackers on a large area of land.