Local Tilt Optimization of Photovoltaic Solar Panels for Maximum Radiation Absorption

Autor(es)

Masili, Mauro ^[1] ; Ventura, Liliane ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Elect Engn, EESC, Av Trabalhador Saocarlense 400, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHOTOENERGY; v. 2019, NOV 14 2019.
• Citações Web of Science: 0

Resumo

Incident solar radiation on photovoltaic (PV) solar panels is not constant throughout the year. Besides dependence on the season, solar radiation is reliant on the location and weather conditions. For a given location on Earth, the best-fixed orientation of a PV panel can be determined by achieving the maximum incident solar irradiance throughout the year or for a predetermined period. In this paper, we use a sophisticated atmospheric radiative transfer model to calculate the direct and diffuse solar irradiation (radiant exposure) for the solar spectrum incident on PV solar panels to determine the best tilt angle of the panel in order to maximize absorption of solar radiation for selected periods. We used the Regula-Falsi numerical method to obtain the tilt angle at which the derivative of solar irradiation (concerning the tilt angle) approaches zero. Moreover, the spectral response of typical silicon cells is taken into account. These calculations were carried out in Sao Carlos (SP), a town in the southeast of Brazil. The best tilt angle was obtained for three selected periods. Additionally, we provide results for Southern latitudes ranging from 0 degrees to -55 degrees in steps of -5 degrees for the meteorological seasons. We have shown that for each period, there is an increase in solar radiation absorption compared to the traditional installation angle based exclusively on the local latitude. These calculations can be extended to any location. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 14/16938-0 - Sistema para estudo do efeito da radiação solar natural e por simulador solar sobre os óculos de sol: uma contribuição para a Norma Brasileira NBR15111
• Beneficiário: Liliane Ventura Schiabel
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
• Processo FAPESP: 13/08038-7 - Cálculo de irradiância, exposição radiante e índice ultravioleta para proteção ocular
• Beneficiário: Mauro Masili
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular