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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.

Do solar tracking mounting systems have a shading phenomenon?

In the design of P V plants composed of mounting systems without a solar tracker (e.g. ), it is essential to study the shadows produced between the rows of mounting systems. In contrast, in this study, when considering solar tracking mounting systems with backtracking movement, the shading phenomenon will never occur.

Does single-axis solar tracking reduce shadows between P V modules?

In this sense, this paper presents a calculation process to determine the minimum distance between rows of modules of a P V plant with single-axis solar tracking that minimises the effect of shadows between P V modules. These energy losses are more difficult to avoid in the early hours of the day.

Can solar tracking algorithm be determined between P V modules?

As the current study uses mounting systems with horizontal single-axis tracker configuration, the shading study between P V modules is different, and the determination of the solar tracking algorithm was not the subject of the previous study.

What are the design variables of a single-axis photovoltaic plant?

This paper presents an optimisation methodology that takes into account the most important design variables of single-axis photovoltaic plants, including irregular land shape, size and configuration of the mounting system, row spacing, and operating periods (for backtracking mode, limited range of motion, and normal tracking mode).

How to design a photovoltaic system?

This consists of the following steps: (i) Inter-row spacing design; (ii) Determination of operating periods of the P V system; (iii) Optimal number of solar trackers; and (iv) Determination of the effective annual incident energy on photovoltaic modules. A flowchart outlining the proposed methodology is shown in Fig. 2.