How do solar trackers upgrade PV systems?

Solar trackers upgrade PV systems by granting modules the capacity to modify the direction they are facing. This is achieved by installing one or more mechanical or electro-mechanical joints that introduce movement to the base of one or more modules. A solar panel tracker can either be categorized by their driving system or degree of movement.

Can a solar tracking system improve the performance of photovoltaic modules?

The goal of this thesis was to develop a laboratory prototype of a solar tracking system, which is able to enhance the performance of the photovoltaic modules in a solar energy system.

What are solar tracking systems?

Implementing modern technology, solar tracking systems have become more robust and technologically complex. Solar trackers now include anemometers, solar sensors, GPS units, and other sensors that integrate with Geographical Information System (GIS) software.

Which PV system will get the best performance from vertical solar trackers?

The PV systems that will get the best performance out of vertical solar trackers are the ones installed in high latitude locations, where the days last longer during summer, but the sun does not reach that high of a position in the sky.

How do you classify a solar tracker?

One of the main aspects used to categorize a solar tracker is its degree of movement. Solar tracking systems usually feature a single-axis or a dual-axis system. One of the most commonly used and lower-cost solar trackers available is the tilted single-axis tracker (TSAT).

How does a solar PV tracker work?

The PV module are firmly mounted on the top of a pole. The tracker is able to detect the misalignment between PV module and the Sun’s direct beam due to its movement. The tracker is able to rotate the PV module in two axes. The tracker is able to perform detection and correction repetitively throughout the day.