Energy and Power Engineering

Volume 13, Issue 12 (December 2021)

ISSN Print: 1949-243X   ISSN Online: 1947-3818

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Theoretical Comparative Energy Efficiency Analysis of Dual Axis Solar Tracking Systems

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DOI: 10.4236/epe.2021.1312031    301 Downloads   2,157 Views  Citations
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This paper developed a theoretical model substantially based on the principle that only the normal component of solar radiation is actually converted into electrical energy. This theoretical model helped to predict minimum and maximum daily energy gain (compared to static PV system tilted with certain angle) when using dual axis PV solar tracking systems, at any given location on earth without prior experimental data. Based on equations derived from model, minimum and maximum energy gain is computed and summarized in tables of minimum and maximum. Furthermore, the model equations could be used to set up future experimental studies related to the matter.

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Maiga, A. (2021) Theoretical Comparative Energy Efficiency Analysis of Dual Axis Solar Tracking Systems. Energy and Power Engineering, 13, 448-482. doi: 10.4236/epe.2021.1312031.

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