Comparative analysis of the variability of fixed and tracking photovoltaic systems

Heslop, Simon; MacGill, Iain

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2014.05.015

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“…In the azimuth and tilt angle analysis, it can be stated that a few tilt angle-orientation settings have been investigated at the same time (simultaneously) by researchers on the basis of a single technology [60]. Heslop-MacGill (2014) [61] investigated 21 photovoltaic systems in Alice Springs (Australia), 16 fixed-tilt systems including amorphous, hybrid, thin-film, polycrystalline and monocrystalline panels, 1 single-axis tracking system, 3 dual-axis tracking systems and 1 concentrating system. However, information on the inclination of the photovoltaic systems, the system losses or the type of inverters used has not been provided.…”

Section: The Effect Of Orientation and Sun-tracking On The Energy Yiementioning

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Change of Real and Simulated Energy Production of Certain Photovoltaic Technologies in Relation to Orientation, Tilt Angle and Dual-Axis Sun-Tracking. A Case Study in Hungary

Zsiborács¹,

Bai²,

Popp³

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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The aim of the study is to compare the tilt angle-orientation and dual-axis tracking characteristics of mono-(m-Si), polycrystalline (p-Si), and amorphous silicon (a-Si) modules in the summer of 2017, under real meteorological conditions with simulated data. The most important new element of our study is that, besides a comparison of the three most significant photovoltaic types, the technologies are differentiated by examining specific energy generation using dual-axis tracking and four different orientations at 5-degree intervals compared to simulated values, near to the summer solstice. For these types of measurements, as far as we are aware, there is no previous reliable, well-supported, comparative data. The simulated data show less accurate results, proving the importance of real data. Based on simulated data, the tilt angle and orientation showed about 10% favorable values compared to reality. Knowing our results can make it easier to plan investment, and estimate the investment and operational costs and their return on crystalline and amorphous silicon solar modules, for both sun-tracking and fixed systems with various orientations and tilt angles.

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Section: The Effect Of Orientation and Sun-tracking On The Energy Yiementioning

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Change of Real and Simulated Energy Production of Certain Photovoltaic Technologies in Relation to Orientation, Tilt Angle and Dual-Axis Sun-Tracking. A Case Study in Hungary

Zsiborács¹,

Bai²,

Popp³

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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“…According to previous studies, the performance of the electricity generation of the PV system was enhanced in the order of the dual-axis tracker type, single-axis tracker type, and fixed type [19][20][21][22]. To improve the performance of the electricity generation of the SPSB, the application of the tracker is required.…”

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“…Lazaroiu et al [19], Cruz-Peragón et al [20], and Virtuani and Fanni [21], Heslop and Macgill [22], Mousazadeh et al [23], and Dolara and Mussetta [24] performed comparative analyses on the electricity generation of the PV system according to the tracker type. In these previous studies, the performance of the electricity generation on the PV panel was found to be carried out in the order of the dual tracker, single tracker, and fixed type.…”

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A Prototype Design and Development of the Smart Photovoltaic System Blind Considering the Photovoltaic Panel, Tracking System, and Monitoring System

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This study aims to design and develop the prototype models of the smart photovoltaic system blind (SPSB). To achieve this objective, the study defined the properties in three ways: (i) the photovoltaic (PV) panel; (ii) the tracking system; and (iii) the monitoring system. First, the amorphous silicon PV panel was determined as a PV panel, and the width and length of the PV panel were determined to be 50 mm and 250 mm, respectively. Second, the four tracker types (i.e., fixed type, vertical single-axis tracker, horizontal single-axis tracker, and azimuth-altitude dual-axis tracker) was applied, as well as the direct tracking method based on the amount of electricity generated as a tracking system. Third, the electricity generation and environmental conditions were chosen as factors to be monitored in order to evaluate and manage the technical performance of SPSB as a monitoring system. The prototype model of the SPSB is designed and developed for providing the electricity generated from its PV panel, as well as for reducing the indoor cooling demands through the blind's function, itself (i.e., blocking out sunlight).

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“…In general, PV system can be either a fixed or a tracking system [13]. The single axis tracker (SAT) system can be further divided into two categories namely horizontal single-axis or vertical single-axis systems [14] and dual tracker system [15]. The attractiveness of these technologies have gradually increased due to the increasing affordability of solar energy technologies.…”

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Performance comparison of fixed and single axis tracker photovoltaic system in large scale solar power plants in Malaysia

Dawoud

Lim

2021

IJEECS

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<span>Malaysia is rapidly expanding the generation capacity of solar power through large scale solar (LSS) projects with the aim to achieve 20% renewable energy mix by 2025. This has motivated many solar industry players to explore the usage of solar PV with single axis tracker (SAT) system. However, many are still hesitant due to the lack of understanding on the comparative performance between fixed mounted solar PV with solar PV with SAT system. This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis on the performance of both systems. Simulation using PVSyst 6.83 was performed in five potential LSS sites spread across Peninsular Malaysia in Perlis, Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor and Johor with the same installed capacity of 10.32MWp. The energy yield and capacity factor for 21 years were simulated. On the average, it was found that SAT outperforms fixed mounted solar PV system by 15.08% based on their performance on their first year operation. </span>

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Comparative analysis of the variability of fixed and tracking photovoltaic systems

Cited by 31 publications

References 24 publications

Change of Real and Simulated Energy Production of Certain Photovoltaic Technologies in Relation to Orientation, Tilt Angle and Dual-Axis Sun-Tracking. A Case Study in Hungary

Change of Real and Simulated Energy Production of Certain Photovoltaic Technologies in Relation to Orientation, Tilt Angle and Dual-Axis Sun-Tracking. A Case Study in Hungary

A Prototype Design and Development of the Smart Photovoltaic System Blind Considering the Photovoltaic Panel, Tracking System, and Monitoring System

Performance comparison of fixed and single axis tracker photovoltaic system in large scale solar power plants in Malaysia

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