Economic Applicability of Solar Tracking Photovoltaic Systems in
This study investigated the applicability of a tracking photovoltaic (PV) system installed in the roof area of a commercial building.
Recent developments in solar tracker systems include exploring different module geometries, materials, and tracking mechanisms to boost efficiency. Single-axis and dual-axis tracking systems are widely used, with dual-axis systems offering greater efficiency and accuracy.
The study evaluates two PV systems-one fixed and one with a sun tracker to analyze the increase in daily energy production achieved by the tracking system while accounting for its energy consumption (Lazaroiu et al., 2015). Using a PV source, an MPPT power converter, and a 12 V, 40Ah battery, two low-power PV systems were constructed.
Designed and test a standalone SAT using MATLAB/Simulink (Chin et al., 2011, Huang et al., 2013). The compact solar tracker system is wall-mountable and features automatic rotation based on sun irradiance, various operating modes for different weather conditions, and a "sleep" mode.
The measurement results showed an average increase of 1.51% in the output voltage when the tracking system was activated. Analysis of solar irradiation data and light intensity further supports the system's effectiveness in maximizing solar energy utilization throughout the day.
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