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How to Maximize the kWh/kWp Ratio: Simulations of Single-Axis Tracking in Bifacial Systems

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The energy yield of PV systems with horizontal single-axis tracking and bifacial panels was calculated using BIGEYE. BIGEYE is a versatile code developed at ECN part of TNO to calculate the yield of bifacial PV. Comparison to recent measured data with the BIFOROT set-up at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences showed very good agreement. Our BIGEYE results show that the bifacial energy gain and the tracking gain are mostly additive, making the combination of bifacial panels and tracking a very attractive option. For two different locations, Doha and Amsterdam, increases of energy yield in the order of 25% compared to monofacial, fixed tilt systems are possible at relatively modest ground cover values.

Source: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften digital collection (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)

DOI: 10.4229/35theupvsec20182018-6bo.7.5

Authors: Janssen, G.J.M., Burgers, A.R., Binani, A., Carr, A.J., Van Aken, B.B., Romijn, I.G., Klenk, M., Nussbaumer, H., Baumann, T.

Institutions: Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, University of Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2908035675

FWCI: 1.409

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