Performance advantages of two-axis tracking for large flat-plate photovoltaic energy systems
Conference
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· Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5379108
Daily and annual energy-delivery performance is compared for large-scale fixed-array and two-axis tracking photovoltaic generating systems similar to the ASI Project at Lugo, California. Systems of equal peak-watt rating and systems of different sizes but equal annual energy output are compared in the Lugo setting. Site sensitivities are discussed. For the site studied, it is observed that a fixed-array system would use about 40% more modules than a two-axis tracking system, for equal annual energy.
- Research Organization:
- Arco Solar Industries, Woodland Hills, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 5379108
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820906-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501 -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
CALIFORNIA
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION IX
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
NORTH AMERICA
PERFORMANCE
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
PRODUCTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
SOLAR TRACKING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TILT MECHANISMS
USA
140501 -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
CALIFORNIA
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION IX
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
NORTH AMERICA
PERFORMANCE
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
PRODUCTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
SOLAR TRACKING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TILT MECHANISMS
USA