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Simulation of a Mechatronic Dual-Axis Tracking System for PV Panels

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The paper shows the dynamic simulation in virtual environment of a dual-axis sun tracking mechanism with application in photovoltaic (PV) systems, with the aim to increase the energetic efficiency. The idea is to design a tracking mechanism that automatically changes the diurnal and elevation (altitudinal) position of the PV panel, by considering a predefined tracking algorithm, for maximizing the degree of use of the solar energy (i.e. the incident solar radiation). The tracking mechanism is approached in mechatronic concept, by through the implementation of the two main components (mechanical device, and actuating & control system) at the virtual prototype level. The dynamic simulation was performed by using a virtual prototyping platform, which includes the following software solutions: CATIA, ADAMS/View & ADAMS/Controls, and EASY5. The behavior (performance) of the tracking mechanism is evaluated from energetic efficiency point of view, considering the energy gain reported to an equivalent fixed PV system.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 859)

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81-87

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.859.81

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December 2016

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Cătălin Alexandru*

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Dynamic Simulation, Energetic Efficiency, Photovoltaic System, Solar Tracker

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