Assessment of solar tracking systems: A comprehensive review
Kuttybay N. Mekhilef S. Koshkarbay N. Saymbetov A. Nurgaliyev M. Dosymbetova G. Orynbassar S. Yershov E. Kapparova A. Zholamanov B. Bolatbek A.
August 2024Elsevier Ltd
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
2024#68
Implementing solar tracking systems is a crucial approach to enhance solar panel efficiency amid the energy crisis and renewable energy transition. This article explores diverse solar tracking methods and designs, highlighting variations in efficiency, geographical locations, climatic conditions, complexity, and cost. This article reviews solar trackers based on scientific literature, assessing factors as country of research, designs, tracking methods, and efficiency. Findings indicate that single-axis solar trackers employing astronomical calculations with navigation sensors outperform stationary installations by over 57.4%. Additionally, dual-axis solar trackers utilizing trajectory calculations with navigation sensors yield 67.65% more energy. The study emphasizes the impact of design, location, and climate on tracking efficiency. The article proposes a classification table developed for an objective assessment of the efficiency of various types of solar trackers depending on the available equipment, climatic conditions, energy consumption, and prevalence in world practice. An evaluation analysis was carried out using the developed criteria, which allows researchers and engineers to select the most suitable solar tracker for specific conditions and requirements. In addition, the work presents recommendations for improving solar tracking systems, which contribute to the further development and improvement of solar tracking systems.
Active trackers , Dual-axis tracker , Passive solar trackers , Rotation mechanism , Single-axis tracker , Solar tracker
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Faculty of Physics and Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, 3122, VIC, Australia
Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Research Laboratory
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