How does a PV tracking system work?

The tracking system is driven by a single engine. The P V modules rotate from East to West on a horizontal axis, following the Sun’s daily movement. This configuration has a limited range of motion angle (β max). This range depends on the manufacturer. Typical values are β max = ± 60 (°) .

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.

How do solar trackers work?

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. Next, a packing algorithm is used to determine the optimal number of solar trackers that maximises the amount of energy absorbed by the photovoltaic modules.

Can solar tracking algorithm be determined between P V modules?

As the current study uses mounting systems with horizontal single-axis tracker configuration, the shading study between P V modules is different, and the determination of the solar tracking algorithm was not the subject of the previous study.

Do solar tracking mounting systems have a shading phenomenon?

In the design of P V plants composed of mounting systems without a solar tracker (e.g. ), it is essential to study the shadows produced between the rows of mounting systems. In contrast, in this study, when considering solar tracking mounting systems with backtracking movement, the shading phenomenon will never occur.

What is an a-frame solar tracker?

The A-Frame uses a standard I-beam section to the solar tracker system. This allows seamless transition from driven I-beams to the A-Frames, leaving connection hardware the same. The leveling flanges allow for up to 20 in. of height adjustment to keep the A-Frame plum and level.