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Theoretical Comparative Energy Efficiency Analysis of Dual Axis Solar Tracking Systems
Ecole Normale d’Enseignement Technique et Professionnel (ENETP), Bamako, Mali
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Energy and Power Engineering·Volume 13 (2021)·Pages 448–482·Published 7 December 2021·DOI10.4236/epe.2021.1312031
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Abstract
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.
KeywordsSolar Tracking SystemsDual AxisPVEnergy EfficiencyOptimum Tilt Angle
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