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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.

Which axis tracking system is used in large-scale P V plants?

In practice, the horizontal single-axis tracking system is the most commonly used . Because to the high utilisation of the horizontal single-axis tracking system in large-scale P V plants, the optimisation of its performance is a task of great importance.

How does a single axis tracker work?

In the case of the horizontal single-axis tracking, the minimisation is achieved by matching tracker rotation to the projection of the Sun’s position onto the tracking plane of rotation. It is a solar tracker that at noon passes over its horizontal surface, but with continuous movement during the day to follow the solar altitude α S. 2.3.

Which Axis Tracker configuration produces more energy?

Because the single-axis tracker configuration with horizontal North–South axis and East–West tracking produces more energy than the single-axis tracker configuration with horizontal East–West axis and North–South tracking, the former will be the subject of this study.

What is a horizontal single axis tracking system?

This system will be called horizontal single-axis tracking. As mentioned above, this tracking system supports a number of configurations, such as 1 V, 2 V, 1 H, and 2 H. In practice, the most commonly used configurations are 1 V and 2 V . Therefore, they are the configuration used in this study.

Does a dual axis tracker increase electricity generation?

Dual-axis tracker systems can increase electricity generation compared to single-axis tracker configuration with horizontal North–South axis and East–West tracking from 2.59% up to 15.88%, and compared to single-axis tracker configuration with horizontal East–West axis and North–South tracking from 12.62 up to 21.95%.