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 mi...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 </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">is</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> computed and summarized in tables of minimum and maximum. Furthermore</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the model equations could be used to set up future experimental studies related to the matter.展开更多
The hybrid photovoltaic solar-assisted heat pump are primarily used to generate electricity and provide thermal energy for heating applications.This study investigates the performance enhancement of a hybrid Photovolt...The hybrid photovoltaic solar-assisted heat pump are primarily used to generate electricity and provide thermal energy for heating applications.This study investigates the performance enhancement of a hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Solar-Assisted Heat Pump(PV/T-SAHP)system integrated with a solar tracking mechanism.The system was simulated using TRNSYS to evaluate its monthly electrical output and coefficient of performance(COP)of the heat pump system over a year.The results showed a significant improvement in energy generation and efficiency compared to a conventional PV/T system without SAHP system.Overall,the solar tracking configuration of the PV/T-SAHP generated 10%–40%more electricity than the fixed system.The system for the tracking mode achieved a maximum monthly average electrical energy output of 634.349 kWh in June.Throughout the year,the tracking mode consistently outperformed the fixed mode.During the winter months of January and December,the tracking system produced 328.7 and 323.6 kWh,respectively,compared to 297.8 and 299.7 kWh for the fixed mode.The highest COP of 5.65 occurred in July,indicating a strong seasonal correlation with solar irradiance.In contrast,the minimum COP of 4.55 was observed in the months,February and March,reflecting reduced solar availability.The solar tracking feature consistently maintained an optimal panel angle,increasing energy gains and improving system efficiency.Overall,the integration of a heat pump and tracking control significantly improved system performance,making the hybrid PV/T-SAHP configuration a promising solution for year-round renewable energy generation.展开更多
An automatic solar tracking system is an approach for optimizing the generation of solar power and modifying the angles and direction of a solar panel by considering changes in the position and path of the sun.The per...An automatic solar tracking system is an approach for optimizing the generation of solar power and modifying the angles and direction of a solar panel by considering changes in the position and path of the sun.The performance status of an automatic solar tracking system depends on various factors,including its design,location,and maintenance or repairs.The solar energy from the sun that the Earth intercepts is approximately 1.8×10^(11) MW,which is thousands of times greater than the intensity at which the Earth now uses all other commercially available energy sources combined.Currently,research into automatic solar trackers is on the rise,as solar energy is abundant in nature,but its use in a highly efficient way is still lacking.This paper provides a detailed literature review and highlights some key advancements and challenges associated with state-of-the-art automatic solar tracking systems.The performance of the dual-axis photovoltaic tracking system outperforms that of the stationary systems by more than 27%based on the overall system efficiency.Under diverse weather conditions,the efficiency of the scheduled-based solar tracking systems was enhanced by 4.2%compared with that of the light-dependent resistor-based solar trackers.展开更多
In concentrated solar power（CSP） generating stations, incident solar energy is reflected from a large number of mirrors or heliostats to a faraway receiver. In typical CSP installations, the mirror needs to be moved...In concentrated solar power（CSP） generating stations, incident solar energy is reflected from a large number of mirrors or heliostats to a faraway receiver. In typical CSP installations, the mirror needs to be moved about two axes independently using two actuators in series with the mirror effectively mounted at a single point. A three degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator, namely the 3-RPS parallel manipulator, is proposed to track the sun. The proposed 3-RPS parallel manipulator supports the load of the mirror, structure and wind loading at three points resulting in less deflection, and thus a much larger mirror can be moved with the required tracking accuracy and without increasing the weight of the support structure. The kinematics equations to determine motion of the actuated prismatic joints in the 3-RPS parallel manipulator such that the sun＇s rays are reflected on to a stationary receiver are developed. Using finite element analysis, it is shown that for same sized mirror, wind loading and maximum deflection requirement, the weight of the support structure is between 15% and 60% less with the 3-RPS parallel manipulator when compared to azimuth-elevation or the target-aligned configurations.展开更多
A general solution of sun tracking for an arbitrarily oriented heliostat towards an arbitrarily located target on the earth is published. With the most general form of solar tracking formulae, it is seen that the used...A general solution of sun tracking for an arbitrarily oriented heliostat towards an arbitrarily located target on the earth is published. With the most general form of solar tracking formulae, it is seen that the used azimuthelevation, spinning-elevation tracking formulae etc. are the special cases of it. The possibilities of utilizing the general solution and its significance in solar energy engineering are discussed.展开更多
This paper focuses on the development of an optimized photovoltaic tracking system involving low-cost, relative simple mechanisms, with linear actuators able to insure strokes comparable with those resulted when using...This paper focuses on the development of an optimized photovoltaic tracking system involving low-cost, relative simple mechanisms, with linear actuators able to insure strokes comparable with those resulted when using gear rotary actuators. Starting with a rhombus linkage, with a linear actuator on the diagonal used for the elevation motion till 90°, a new performance solution is generated. This new linkage allows large angular strokes by using an asymmetric rhombus and an eccentrically positioned linear actuator. The paper can be divided in three main parts. Firstly the kinematical modeling of the new linkage is addressed, which permits the establishing of the linkage dimensions according to two adjustable parameters （k2, k5）. Using the resulted correlations, in the second part the linkage synthesis algorithm is developed; the steps followed in this algorithm are presented in a numerical application considering a tracked PV platform, where the azimuthal vertical movement is obtained with the new proposed rhomboidal linkage. In the last part of the paper an analysis is done with the aim of determining the PV platform tracking efficiency （which represents the ratio between the received and the available beam solar energy） using the new linkage, in the meteorological conditions of Brasov, Romania implementation site.展开更多
Photovoltaic tracking sensor monitoring the position of the sun in the sky was developed on the basis of GeS:Sb layered crystals. The operating principle of this sensor is based on the phenomenon of photovoltaic effec...Photovoltaic tracking sensor monitoring the position of the sun in the sky was developed on the basis of GeS:Sb layered crystals. The operating principle of this sensor is based on the phenomenon of photovoltaic effect in GeS:Sb crystals;the magnitude and sign of generated photo-emf depend on the position of the light probe relative to the ohmic contacts, deposited on (001) surface of the crystal.展开更多
In the present work,tilted global solar irradiance data are presented and analysed,measured for a period of 1 year on the campus of Bahrain Polytechnic,Kingdom of Bahrain,from both a fixed photovoltaic panel and a mov...In the present work,tilted global solar irradiance data are presented and analysed,measured for a period of 1 year on the campus of Bahrain Polytechnic,Kingdom of Bahrain,from both a fixed photovoltaic panel and a moving one via a two-axis solar tracker.The fixed panel faces south with an angle of 26°with respect to the horizontal,coinciding with the local geographical latitude.The second panel is moved by two motors,controlled by a global positioning system and suitable software so that the Sun’s rays are perpendicular to the panel surface.A pyranometer is installed on each panel,recording the tilted global solar irradiance,stored by using a data logger.The analysis of the data obtained shows a 33%solar energy gain on an annual basis for the moving panel(2780 versus 2088 kWh/m^(2)on the fixed panel).More importantly,in June,when the energy demand in Bahrain is elevated due to the increased residential cooling loads,the solar energy received by the moving panel is 54.7%higher compared with that of the fixed panel.On a percentage basis,the increase in solar energy from the moving panel is profound in the early morning and late evening hours.Moreover,the reduction in the solar energy received by the fixed panel from May to June does not appear in the moving panel because of the adjustable orientation of the latter.Throughout the year,the mean daily solar power varies between 0.37 and 0.56 kW/m^(2)for the fixed panel,and 0.45 and 0.70 kW/m^(2)for the moving panel.In winter,solar energy fluctuations are elevated due to erratic weather conditions that present a peak standard deviation of 28%of the corresponding mean.The data presented are useful for potential solar investments in Gulf countries.展开更多
文摘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 </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">is</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> computed and summarized in tables of minimum and maximum. Furthermore</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the model equations could be used to set up future experimental studies related to the matter.
文摘The hybrid photovoltaic solar-assisted heat pump are primarily used to generate electricity and provide thermal energy for heating applications.This study investigates the performance enhancement of a hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Solar-Assisted Heat Pump(PV/T-SAHP)system integrated with a solar tracking mechanism.The system was simulated using TRNSYS to evaluate its monthly electrical output and coefficient of performance(COP)of the heat pump system over a year.The results showed a significant improvement in energy generation and efficiency compared to a conventional PV/T system without SAHP system.Overall,the solar tracking configuration of the PV/T-SAHP generated 10%–40%more electricity than the fixed system.The system for the tracking mode achieved a maximum monthly average electrical energy output of 634.349 kWh in June.Throughout the year,the tracking mode consistently outperformed the fixed mode.During the winter months of January and December,the tracking system produced 328.7 and 323.6 kWh,respectively,compared to 297.8 and 299.7 kWh for the fixed mode.The highest COP of 5.65 occurred in July,indicating a strong seasonal correlation with solar irradiance.In contrast,the minimum COP of 4.55 was observed in the months,February and March,reflecting reduced solar availability.The solar tracking feature consistently maintained an optimal panel angle,increasing energy gains and improving system efficiency.Overall,the integration of a heat pump and tracking control significantly improved system performance,making the hybrid PV/T-SAHP configuration a promising solution for year-round renewable energy generation.
文摘An automatic solar tracking system is an approach for optimizing the generation of solar power and modifying the angles and direction of a solar panel by considering changes in the position and path of the sun.The performance status of an automatic solar tracking system depends on various factors,including its design,location,and maintenance or repairs.The solar energy from the sun that the Earth intercepts is approximately 1.8×10^(11) MW,which is thousands of times greater than the intensity at which the Earth now uses all other commercially available energy sources combined.Currently,research into automatic solar trackers is on the rise,as solar energy is abundant in nature,but its use in a highly efficient way is still lacking.This paper provides a detailed literature review and highlights some key advancements and challenges associated with state-of-the-art automatic solar tracking systems.The performance of the dual-axis photovoltaic tracking system outperforms that of the stationary systems by more than 27%based on the overall system efficiency.Under diverse weather conditions,the efficiency of the scheduled-based solar tracking systems was enhanced by 4.2%compared with that of the light-dependent resistor-based solar trackers.
基金Partially supported by the Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States(http://www.seriius.org)
文摘In concentrated solar power（CSP） generating stations, incident solar energy is reflected from a large number of mirrors or heliostats to a faraway receiver. In typical CSP installations, the mirror needs to be moved about two axes independently using two actuators in series with the mirror effectively mounted at a single point. A three degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator, namely the 3-RPS parallel manipulator, is proposed to track the sun. The proposed 3-RPS parallel manipulator supports the load of the mirror, structure and wind loading at three points resulting in less deflection, and thus a much larger mirror can be moved with the required tracking accuracy and without increasing the weight of the support structure. The kinematics equations to determine motion of the actuated prismatic joints in the 3-RPS parallel manipulator such that the sun＇s rays are reflected on to a stationary receiver are developed. Using finite element analysis, it is shown that for same sized mirror, wind loading and maximum deflection requirement, the weight of the support structure is between 15% and 60% less with the 3-RPS parallel manipulator when compared to azimuth-elevation or the target-aligned configurations.
文摘A general solution of sun tracking for an arbitrarily oriented heliostat towards an arbitrarily located target on the earth is published. With the most general form of solar tracking formulae, it is seen that the used azimuthelevation, spinning-elevation tracking formulae etc. are the special cases of it. The possibilities of utilizing the general solution and its significance in solar energy engineering are discussed.
基金supported by the Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development (SOP HRD)Post Doctoral School,financed from the European Social Fund and by the Romanian Government (Grant No. POSDRU/89/1.5/S/59323)
文摘This paper focuses on the development of an optimized photovoltaic tracking system involving low-cost, relative simple mechanisms, with linear actuators able to insure strokes comparable with those resulted when using gear rotary actuators. Starting with a rhombus linkage, with a linear actuator on the diagonal used for the elevation motion till 90°, a new performance solution is generated. This new linkage allows large angular strokes by using an asymmetric rhombus and an eccentrically positioned linear actuator. The paper can be divided in three main parts. Firstly the kinematical modeling of the new linkage is addressed, which permits the establishing of the linkage dimensions according to two adjustable parameters （k2, k5）. Using the resulted correlations, in the second part the linkage synthesis algorithm is developed; the steps followed in this algorithm are presented in a numerical application considering a tracked PV platform, where the azimuthal vertical movement is obtained with the new proposed rhomboidal linkage. In the last part of the paper an analysis is done with the aim of determining the PV platform tracking efficiency （which represents the ratio between the received and the available beam solar energy） using the new linkage, in the meteorological conditions of Brasov, Romania implementation site.
文摘Photovoltaic tracking sensor monitoring the position of the sun in the sky was developed on the basis of GeS:Sb layered crystals. The operating principle of this sensor is based on the phenomenon of photovoltaic effect in GeS:Sb crystals;the magnitude and sign of generated photo-emf depend on the position of the light probe relative to the ohmic contacts, deposited on (001) surface of the crystal.
文摘In the present work,tilted global solar irradiance data are presented and analysed,measured for a period of 1 year on the campus of Bahrain Polytechnic,Kingdom of Bahrain,from both a fixed photovoltaic panel and a moving one via a two-axis solar tracker.The fixed panel faces south with an angle of 26°with respect to the horizontal,coinciding with the local geographical latitude.The second panel is moved by two motors,controlled by a global positioning system and suitable software so that the Sun’s rays are perpendicular to the panel surface.A pyranometer is installed on each panel,recording the tilted global solar irradiance,stored by using a data logger.The analysis of the data obtained shows a 33%solar energy gain on an annual basis for the moving panel(2780 versus 2088 kWh/m^(2)on the fixed panel).More importantly,in June,when the energy demand in Bahrain is elevated due to the increased residential cooling loads,the solar energy received by the moving panel is 54.7%higher compared with that of the fixed panel.On a percentage basis,the increase in solar energy from the moving panel is profound in the early morning and late evening hours.Moreover,the reduction in the solar energy received by the fixed panel from May to June does not appear in the moving panel because of the adjustable orientation of the latter.Throughout the year,the mean daily solar power varies between 0.37 and 0.56 kW/m^(2)for the fixed panel,and 0.45 and 0.70 kW/m^(2)for the moving panel.In winter,solar energy fluctuations are elevated due to erratic weather conditions that present a peak standard deviation of 28%of the corresponding mean.The data presented are useful for potential solar investments in Gulf countries.
