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Sensor system for aligning a single-axis tracker with direct solar insolation

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  • Prapas, D.E.
  • Norton, B.
  • Probert, S.D.

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The design of a device for providing azimuthal single-axis tracking of the Sun is described. The experimental testing of the device, when used in conjunction with a low concentration ratio parabolic-trough collector, is reported. The device developed allows such collectors to exploit more fully their potential for collecting significant amounts of diffuse insolation.

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  • Prapas, D.E. & Norton, B. & Probert, S.D., 1986. "Sensor system for aligning a single-axis tracker with direct solar insolation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 25(1), pages 1-8.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:25:y:1986:i:1:p:1-8
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    1. Natarajan, M. & Srinivas, T., 2017. "Experimental and simulation studies on a novel gravity based passive tracking system for a linear solar concentrating collector," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 105(C), pages 312-323.
    2. Şenpinar, Ahmet & Cebeci, Mehmet, 2012. "Evaluation of power output for fixed and two-axis tracking PVarrays," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 92(C), pages 677-685.
    3. Cruz-Peragón, Fernando & Casanova-Peláez, Pedro J. & Díaz, Francisco A. & López-García, Rafael & Palomar, José M., 2011. "An approach to evaluate the energy advantage of two axes solar tracking systems in Spain," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 88(12), pages 5131-5142.

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