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Do solar tracking systems improve the efficiency of photovoltaic modules?

Solar tracking systems (TS) improve the efficiency of photovoltaic modules by dynamically adjusting their orientation to follow the path of the sun. The target of this paper is, therefore, to give an extensive review of the technical and economic aspects of the solar TS, covering the design aspects, difficulties, and prospects.

What is a tracking photovoltaic support system?

The tracking photovoltaic support system ( Fig. 1) is mainly composed of an axis bar, PV support purlins, pillars (including one driving pillar in the middle and nine other non-driving pillars), sliding bearings and a driving device. The axis bar is composed of 11 shaft rods. Photovoltaic panels are installed on the photovoltaic support purlins.

What are the mechanical properties of a tracking photovoltaic support system?

In terms of the mechanical properties of the actual components of the tracking photovoltaic support system, the bar element and shell element were used to simulate different components: beam elements were mainly used to simulate the axis bar, photovoltaic support purlins and pillars. Shell elements were used to simulate the photovoltaic panel.

Can photovoltaic support systems track wind pressure and pulsation?

Currently, most existing literature on tracking photovoltaic support systems mainly focuses on wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations regarding wind pressure and pulsation characteristics. There is limited research that utilizes field modal testing to obtain dynamic characteristics.

Can a tracking photovoltaic support system reduce wind-induced vibration?

Finite element analysis also showed a slight increase in natural frequencies with increasing inclination angle, which was in good agreement. This suggests that the design of the tracking photovoltaic support system can be optimized to reduce the impact of wind-induced vibration on the tracking photovoltaic support system.

What is the performance evaluation of solar PV TS?

The performance evaluation of solar PV TS is a multi-faceted process involving various metrics, environmental and mechanical factors, and comparative analysis of different tracking strategies. Understanding these elements is crucial for optimizing the design and operation of PV tracking systems to maximize energy yield and cost-effectiveness. 5.