Optimization of Fixed Photovoltaic Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Omar Gwesha ◽  
Peiwen Li ◽  
Yasir Mohammed Alfulayyih
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Elevation Angle ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Small Time ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Energy Harvest ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
Fixed Angle ◽  
Maximal Energy ◽  
Pv Panel

Abstract The fixed setup angles of photovoltaic (PV) panels are typically optimized properly in order to maximize the electrical energy harvest. In the present work, the sunlight availability or sky coverage conditions of sufficiently small time intervals for everyday around the year are counted in the modeling for computation of solar energy on the PV panel in order to optimize the panel tilt angles. Maximal energy harvest in a year is the objective of choosing the optimal tilt angles. The analysis calculates vectors of instantaneous sunray and solar panel normal direction to consider the ‘cosine’ effect. The energy harvested in every 6 min by a PV panel of per square meter is summated for day-long period from sunrise to sunset when the sun elevation angle is above 5 deg. The general model is applied to the authors’ local city, Tucson, Arizona, USA. The results show that the annual solar energy received by a solar panel tilted with a fixed angle of equal to the local latitude could reach to 2297 kWh/m2 with the 10-year averaged sky coverage conditions of every 6 min considered. However, if a PV panel is inclined using the discovered optimal angles with two times, four-seasonal, and monthly adjustments, the gain in the yearly solar energy harvest can be 7.59%, 7.60%, and 9.19%, respectively, greater than that with the fixed angle equal to local latitude.

Optimization of Fixed PV Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Omar Gwesha ◽  
Yasir Mohammed Alfulayyih ◽  
Peiwen Li
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Harvest ◽  
Coverage Factor ◽  
Fixed Angle ◽  
Maximal Energy ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Daily Time

Abstract In order to maximize the electrical energy harvested by photovoltaic panels in a setup with fixed angles, it is important to get the angle optimized. In the present work, sunlight availability or sky coverage conditions of year-long period based on ten years’ data are counted in the modeling to optimize the PV panel tilt angles targeting for the maximal energy in a year. The analysis uses precise sunray calculation models. The energy harvested in every 6 minutes by a PV panel is summated for the daily time period from sunrise to sunset when the sun elevation angles are above 5 degree, with the sky-coverage factor multiplied. The results show that the annual solar energy received by a PV solar panel tilted with a fixed angle equal to the local latitude (at Tucson AZ, USA) could reach 2297 kWh/m2 under 10-year averaged sky coverage conditions. However, the gain in the yearly solar energy harvest is expected to be about 4.28%, 7.06%, and 8.42% higher if a PV panel is inclined optimally according to two-season, four-season, and monthly adjustments, respectively, compared to the optimized life-long fixed angle.

Influence of wind speed on the performance of photovoltaic panel

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Leow Wai Zhe ◽  
Y.M. Irwan ◽  
M. Irwanto ◽  
A.R. Amelia ◽  
I. Safwati
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Heat Energy ◽  
Heat Extraction ◽  
Wind Flow ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Output Performance ◽  
Application Systems

The aim of this project is to investigate the performance of photovoltaic (PV) panel influence by wind speed in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. A low conversion energy efficiency of the PV panel is the major problem of a PV application system. The PV panel is absorbed solar irradiance minor converted into electrical energy, and the rest is converted into heat energy. Therefore, the heat energy generated by the PV panel is increased in its operating temperature. However, PV panel is necessary to operate them at the low operating temperatures to keep the PV panel electrical efficiency at an acceptable level. In this experiment, one unit of the PV panel was limited wind flow over its surface and the other one PV panel was operated in the normal condition. The operating temperature of the PV panel with wind speed is less than the PV panel without wind speed. This is due to wind flow over the surface of the PV panel can enhance heat extraction from the PV panel. Hence, PV panel with wind speed can generate a higher output power than that without wind speed. This improvement output performance of PV panel will have an important contribution to PV application systems.

scholarly journals An Augmented Virtuality Based Solar Energy Power Calculator in Electrical Engineering

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clement Ehimika Ohireime Onime ◽  
James Uhomoibhi ◽  
Ermanno Pietrosemoli
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
Augmented Virtuality ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Electrical Engineers ◽  
The Cost

It is becoming increasingly important to include information about power generation from renewable energy sources in the training of electrical engineers. Solar energy is arguably the most common renewable energy source in use today. Providing practical hands-on training on solar energy power generation today requires the use of photovoltaic panel devices which are used for transforming solar energy into electrical energy. In many developing countries, practical hands-on training on solar power generation is limited due to the cost of photovoltaic panel devices and so the training consists of theoretical and tutorial classes sometimes supported by remote and virtual laboratories. This paper presents an augmented virtuality tool where real-time information from a mobile device’s sensors is used directly within a virtual or computer generated environment. The tool provides a practical context for hands-on tutorial exercises on solar energy power generation.

scholarly journals Analisis Perancangan dan Pengujian Alat Cuci Tangan Otomasis Berbasis Energi Surya 100 WP

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Heri Suripto ◽  
Unggul Satria Jati
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Power Requirement ◽  
Solar Module ◽  
The People ◽  
Solar Radiation Intensity

The outbreak of the Covid 19 disease has caused disaster to the people. The emergence of this disease’s outbreak encourages the importance clean lifestyle. In order not to easily contracted the Covid 19 disease, it is necessary to make automatic handwashing equipment to prevent people from having direct contact with the equipment. In this research the design and testing of an automatic handwashing equipment based on solar energy were carried out. The purpose of this research was to determine the capacity of the sun's intensity to provide electrical energy through the solar module to the battery which will be used to supply electrical energy of solar energy-based automatic handwashing equipment. The method used in this research was the Palh and Beitz method approach and the experimental method which started with the design, material selection, assembly and testing. The design produced equipment specifications for a solar module framework with a height of 100 cm, a width of 80 cm, a length of 100 cm, while for a sink frame with a height of 90 cm, a width of 45 cm, and a length of 55 cm. The test was carried out in three phases, phase one was testing the module input power. The module input power in the test produced a power of 2461 Watts with a solar radiation intensity of 3237 W / m2. The peak intensity and power of the sun was shown at 13.00 WIB. The second phase of the test was the length of time needed to charge the battery took 2.5 hours. The third phase of the test was the power needed for sensors and pumps of 358 Watts. The power requirement of 358 Watts could be supplied by a 100 Wp solar panel, since the power released from a 100 Wp solar panel is 400 Watts.

scholarly journals Prototype Hybrid Power Plant of Solar Panel and Vertical Wind Turbine as a Provider of Alternative Electrical Energy at Kenjeran Beach Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Anggara Trisna Nugraha ◽  
Dadang Priyambodo
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Tropical Country ◽  
Wind Speeds

Indonesia, which is a tropical country, has a very large potential for solar energy because of its area that stretches across the equator, with a radiation magnitude of 4.80 kWh / m2 / day or equivalent to 112,000 GWp. On the other hand, the earth receives solar power of 1.74 x 1017 W / hour and about 1-2% of it is converted into wind energy. However, from the total energy potential, Indonesia has only utilized around 10 MWp for solar energy and not much different, wind energy, whose utilization is planned to reach 250 MW in 2025, has only been utilized around 1 MW of the total existing potential. With this potential, to be able to supply additional power and help save energy for existing facilities in the building, a Prototype of Solar Panel Hybird and Vertical Axis Wind Turbine was created. The design of this prototype is a combination of savonious type turbines and solar panels, where the use of this type of turbine is because it can rotate at low wind speeds (low wind velocity) and its construction is very simple.

scholarly journals OPTIMALISASI PENERIMAAN INTENSITAS CAHAYA MATAHARI PADA PERMUKAAN PANEL SURYA (SOLAR CELL) MENGGUNAKAN CERMIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-117
Author(s):  
Soni A Kaban ◽  
Muhamad Jafri ◽  
Gusnawati Gusnawati
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Research Material ◽  
Voltage Output ◽  
Flat Mirror ◽  
A Current

Abstrak Energi surya merupakan salah satu energi yang bias dikonversi menjadi energi listrik dengan menggunakan panel surya (photovoltaic solar). Pada penelitian ini, dirancang panel surya dengan cermin datar sebagai reflektor scanning dengan empat buah reflektor pada empat sisi panel surya. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendapatkan keluaran panel surya yang optimal menggunakan cemin sebagai media reflektornya dan mendapatkan konfigurasi penempatan cermin untuk meningkatkan keluaran arus dan tegangan panel surya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan melakukan percobaan terhadap objek bahan penelitian dengan kemiringan reflektor cermin 30o, 45o, dan 60o. Dengan penambahan reflector cermin pada panel surya menyebabkan peningkatan keluaran panel surya pada pukul 12.00 Wita. Panel tanpa reflektor mengahasilkan Arus 2,1 Ampere, Tegangan 6,52 Volt. Panel reflektor 30o menghasilkan Arus 1,89 Ampere, Tegangan 6,25 Volt, Panel reflektor 45o, Arus 2,33 Ampere, Tegangan 6,15 Volt dan Panel reflektor Arus 3,02 Ampere, dan Tegangan 6,41 Volt.Kata kunci: Energi; fotovoltaik; panel surya; cermin. Abstract Solar energy is one of the energies that can be converted into electrical energy using solar panels (photovoltaic solar). In this study, a solar panel with a flat mirror as a scanning reflector was designed with four reflectors on the four sides of the solar panel. The objectives to be achieved in this study are to obtain optimal solar panel output using the mirror as a reflector medium and obtain a mirror placement configuration to increase the current and voltage output of the solar panels. The method used in this research is an experimental method by conducting experiments on the object of the research material with a mirror reflector tilt of 30o, 45o, and 60o. With the addition of a mirror reflector on the solar panel, it causes an increase in the output of the solar panel at 12.00 GMT+08. The panel without a reflector produces a current of 2.1 Ampere, a voltage of 6.52 volts. The 30o-reflector panel produces a current of 1.89 Amperes, a Voltage of 6.25 Volts, a 450 Reflector Panel, a Current of 2.33 Amperes, a Voltage of 6.15 Volts and a Current 3.02 Amperes of Reflector Panel, and a Voltage of 6.41 Volts. Keywords: Energy; photovoltaic; solar panel; mirror

scholarly journals Design of Solar Tracking System for Capturing Maximum Amount of Solar Energy

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 145-147
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Tracking

This paper proposes a design of solar tracking system for capturing maximum amount of solar energy by rotating the solar panel. From sun rise to sun set, the sun changes its direction several times due to which the static solar panel fails to capture maximum solar energy throughout the day. Therefore, it is required to develop a system that is capable of generating electrical energy by making use of maximum amount of solar energy. This paper discloses about the rotatable solar tracking system capable of rotating along the sun direction for tracking maximum amount of solar energy. This advanced technology not only utilize the solar energy more effectively but also improves the efficiency of whole system.

Experimental investigation of an active inclined solar panel absorber solar still - Energy and Exergy analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Thalib Mohamed Rafeek ◽  
Vimala Muthu ◽  
Muthu Manokar Athikesavan ◽  
Ravishankar Sathyamurthy ◽  
Abd Elnaby Kabeel
Keyword(s):  
Mass Flow ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Exergy Efficiency ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Water Yield ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Energy And Exergy ◽  
Mass Flow Rates

Abstract The objective of the current study is to investigate the performance of the Inclined Solar Panel Basin Still (ISPBS) incorporated with a Spiral Tube Collector (STC) for various mass flow rates of water (mf). The maximum potable water yield of 8.1, 6.9 and 6.1 kg is obtained for different mass flow rates of 1.8, 3.2 and 4.7 kg/hr in each instance. Also, for mf values of 1.8, 3.2 and 4.7 kg per hour, the daily average energy and exergy efficiency of the ISPBS is recorded to be 47.9, 39.3 and 31.02 % and 9.8, 7.9 and 5.6 % in each instance. The average electrical, energy and exergy efficiency of the PV panel is noted to be 6.5, 7.1 and 7.5 %, 15.67, 17.1 and 18.04 % and 20.03, 22.21 and 23.36 % for mf values of 1.8, 3.2 and 4.7 kg/hr in each instance. The rise in mf causes a drop in the fresh water production yield, thermal, exergy and overall thermal effectiveness and an enhancement in the power production of the panel, electrical, thermal, exergy and overall exergy efficiency of the system.

Renewable Energy Potential of Kazakhstan

2017 ◽  
Vol 379 ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatoli Vakhguelt
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Aral Sea ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Energy Harvest ◽  
Alternative Sources

2017 is the year when the capital of Kazakhstan Astana is hosting the EXPO2017 “Future Energy” conference. It is interesting to consider how Kazakhstan is developing renewable energy usage. Kazakhstan with its huge territory and not very large population is having great potential for renewable energy production. Most of the territory has sufficient amount for solar energy harvest and also large amount of area with high speed of wind, which has large potential to produce sufficient amount of wind energy. Areas such as Jungar Gates and Chylyk Corridor have a huge potential for the production of energy by wind turbines. The part of Kazakhstan between the Balkhash Lake and Aral Sea is not very populated due to shortage of water. At the same time this area has a very high level of solar irradiation. It is possible to harvest there a large amount of solar energy if it would have many solar panel arrays installed. The problem difficult to overcome would be the maintenance of these solar panel arrays due to low population and pure living conditions. There are at least two major reasons to go for renewable energy development in the country. First one – Kazakhstani leadership is looking into opportunities to change from a resource economy (it is one of the oil producing countries – it has more than 2% of the world oil reserve and many other resources) to a technology driven one. In this case resources will be used to produce different products. Due to that, one of the challenges is to move from fossil fuel driven energy production to alternative sources and the potential is there. Another stimulus is that Kazakhstan is the country which has joined to Kyoto protocol and Paris agreement. Thus, Kazakhstan tends to reduce greenhouse effect and also Kazakhstan is going towards the generation of energy from alternative sources. The government of the country is developing the legislation in direction to encourage producers and users to increase share of alternative sources for energy generation in Kazakhstan. It provides users with benefits if they supply energy produced by alternative sources to the grid with preferable rates.

scholarly journals Structure of a Smart Grass Cutter Based on Solar Power

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 918-920
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Dc Motor ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Rotating Blades ◽  
Cutting Machine ◽  
Day By Day

According to the present technology commonly used manually operated devices or machines to cut the grass. In this project we introduce the smart grass cutting machine. The machine consisting of rotating blades operated by the DC motor, trolley to store the grass, hurdle removal and the system is operated by the electrical energy provided by the battery, and the solar panel is used to charge the battery. The main aim of the smart grass cutting device is to provide the operation of grass cutting at the desired area input by the user. This machine is designed to cut the grass at the desired height. Grass cutting employing a rotary blade which is rotated along the vertical axis are known as rotary mover. The requirement of electricity is increasing day by day at an alarming rate due to use of electrical gadgets and the growing amount of industries and the machines. Solar energy is a best alternative source of the energy.

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