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Statistical Analysis of Solar Position Calculation Algorithms: SPA and Grena 1-5

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Author(s):
de Melo, Karen Barbosa [1] ; Tavares, Lucas Ramos [1] ; Villalva, Marcelo Gradella [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: IEEE Latin America Transactions; v. 19, n. 7, p. 1145-1152, JUL 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Photovoltaic systems have been explored as a solution to meet the growing demand for electricity from a clean and renewable source. To improve the performance of photovoltaic systems, a widely used alternative is the implementation of solar trackers. The strategy of sun-tracking most used in photovoltaic power plants with solar trackers applies algorithms to calculate the sun position. This work presents a statistical analysis of six solar position calculation algorithms: Solar Position Algorithm (SPA) and Grena 1-5. The algorithm with the lowest solar vector error was the SPA. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/08645-9 - Interdisciplinary research activities in electric smart grids
Grantee:João Bosco Ribeiro do Val
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants