Photovoltaic support steel plate mesh

Does a tracking photovoltaic support system have vibrational characteristics?

In this study, field instrumentation was used to assess the vibrational characteristics of a selected tracking photovoltaic support system. Using ANSYS software, a modal analysis and finite element model of the structure were developed and validated by comparing measured data with model predictions. Key findings are as follows.

Does tracking photovoltaic support system have a modal analysis?

While significant progress has been made by scholars in the exploration of wind pressure distribution, pulsation characteristics, and dynamic response of tracking photovoltaic support system, there is a notable gap in the literature when it comes to modal analysis of tracking photovoltaic support system.

What is the tilt angle of a photovoltaic support system?

The comparison of the mode shapes of tracking photovoltaic support system measured by the FM and simulated by the FE (tilt angle = 30°). The modal test results indicated that the natural vibration frequencies of the structure remains relatively constant as the tilt angle increases.

Are solar panel support configurations feasible in closed sanitary landfills?

Objective: To analyze the structural feasibility of solar panel support configurations in closed sanitary landfills for better use of these spaces, thus increasing the country's capacity to generate renewable energy in areas where the affectation of ecosystems is low or null.

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.

Why is a photovoltaic support system prone to torsional vibrations?

Due to the lower natural frequencies and torsional stiffness, the system is susceptible to significant torsional vibrations induced by wind. Currently, most existing literature on tracking photovoltaic support systems mainly focuses on wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations regarding wind pressure and pulsation characteristics.