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A novel algorithm for single-axis maximum power generation sun trackers

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Kung‐Yen Lee *
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Chi-Yao Chung
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Bin‐Juine Huang
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Ting-Jung Kuo
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Huang-Wei Yang
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Hung-Yen Cheng
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Po-Chien Hsu
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Kang Li
DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2017.07.041delete
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The purpose of this study is to develop a novel algorithm for a single-axis maximum power generation sun tracker in order to identify the optimal stopping angle for generating the maximum amount of daily electric energy. First, the photovoltaic modules of the single-axis maximum power generation sun tracker are automatically rotated from 50 degrees east to 50 degrees west. During the rotation, the instantaneous power generated at different angles is recorded and compared, meaning that the optimal angle for generating the maximum power can be determined. Once the rotation (detection) is completed, the photovoltaic modules are then rotated to the resulting angle for generating the maximum power. The photovoltaic module is rotated once per hour in an attempt to detect the maximum irradiation and overcome the impact of environmental effects such as shading from cloud cover, other photovoltaic modules and surrounding buildings. Furthermore, the detection range is halved so as to reduce the energy consumption from the rotation operations and to improve the reliability of the sun tracker. The results indicate that electric energy production is increased by 3.4% in spring and autumn, 5.4% in summer, and 8.3% in winter, compared with that of the same sun tracker with three fixed angles of 50 degrees east in the morning, 0 degrees at noon and 50 degrees west in the afternoon.
Keywords:
PV system
Electric energy production
Direct-search method
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Energy Conversion and Management cover
Energy Conversion and Management
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National Taiwan University
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