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A Comparative Study on a Built Sun Tracker and Fixed Converter Panels

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  • Farzin Shama

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran)

  • Gholam Hossein Roshani

    (Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran)

  • Sobhan Roshani

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran)

  • Arash Ahmadi

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran)

  • Saber Karami

    (Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran)

Abstract

Producing non-polluting renewable energy in large scale is essential for sustainability of future developments in industry and human society. Among renewable energy resources, solar energy takes a special place because of its free accessibility and affordability. However, the optimization of its production and consumption processes poses important concerns, essentially in the affordability issue. This paper investigates several optimization and performance issues regarding solar panel converters using two-axis controlled solar tracer that has been practically implemented in comparison with fixed converter panels. Results shown in tables and graphs demonstrate clearly the advantages and disadvantages of the methods. Based on these results, large scale solar power plants are being suggested to be equipped with similar devices.

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  • Farzin Shama & Gholam Hossein Roshani & Sobhan Roshani & Arash Ahmadi & Saber Karami, 2012. "A Comparative Study on a Built Sun Tracker and Fixed Converter Panels," International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering (IJEOE), IGI Global, vol. 1(4), pages 56-69, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jeoe00:v:1:y:2012:i:4:p:56-69
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