What are the design variables of a single-axis photovoltaic plant?

This paper presents an optimisation methodology that takes into account the most important design variables of single-axis photovoltaic plants, including irregular land shape, size and configuration of the mounting system, row spacing, and operating periods (for backtracking mode, limited range of motion, and normal tracking mode).

How are horizontal single-axis solar trackers distributed in photovoltaic plants?

This study presents a methodology for estimating the optimal distribution of horizontal single-axis solar trackers in photovoltaic plants. Specifically, the methodology starts with the design of the inter-row spacing to avoid shading between modules, and the determination of the operating periods for each time of the day.

How to design a photovoltaic system?

This consists of the following steps: (i) Inter-row spacing design; (ii) Determination of operating periods of the P V system; (iii) Optimal number of solar trackers; and (iv) Determination of the effective annual incident energy on photovoltaic modules. A flowchart outlining the proposed methodology is shown in Fig. 2.

Does single-axis solar tracking reduce shadows between P V modules?

In this sense, this paper presents a calculation process to determine the minimum distance between rows of modules of a P V plant with single-axis solar tracking that minimises the effect of shadows between P V modules. These energy losses are more difficult to avoid in the early hours of the day.

How to choose the best P V module mounting system?

The mounting systems can be classified into two categories: with and without solar tracking system. As the movement of the Sun in the sky throughout the day is continuous, it is obvious that the most efficient P V module mounting system is one that is equipped with solar tracking .

Which mounting system configuration is best for granjera photovoltaic power plant?

The optimal layout of the mounting systems could increase the amount of energy captured by 91.18% in relation to the current of Granjera photovoltaic power plant. The mounting system configuration used in the optimal layout is the one with the best levelised cost of energy efficiency, 1.09.