Title :
Electronic system for improvement of solar plant efficiency by optimized algorithm implemented in biaxial solar trackers
Author :
Visconti, P. ; Ventura, V. ; Tempesta, F. ; Romanello, D. ; Cavalera, G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Innovation Eng., Univ. of Salento, Lecce, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper it is described an algorithm, implemented in a biaxial solar tracker, that can instantly calculate the sun position at the latitude and longitude of a set point. The algorithm can drive up to two engines which are able to change the position of a solar panel, in order to increase its efficiency, for tracking the sun in its movement from east to west (azimuth motion) and in its elevation up to solar noon (tilt motion). The whole system is adaptable to various types of structures as it involves a cycle of self-learning of the structure and consequently the adaptation of calculations to the tracker on which it is installed.
Keywords :
solar power stations; tracking; azimuth motion; biaxial solar trackers; electronic system; self-learning cycle; set point; solar noon; solar panel; solar plant; solar plant efficiency; sun position; tilt motion; Azimuth; Earth; Engines; Photovoltaic systems; Sun; Tracking; azimuth motion; solar panel; solar tracker; tilt motion;
Conference_Titel :
Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 2011 10th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8779-0
DOI :
10.1109/EEEIC.2011.5874639