Numerical Simulation and Structural Optimization of Photovoltaic Systems: Investigating Environmental and Material Impacts on Efficiency and Durability
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The growing demand for renewable energy has led to widespread adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the efficient and durable installation of PV panels remains a critical challenge, influenced by environmental factors such as wind and temperature variations. This investigation is aimed at modeling the scheme and improvement of structural systems for PV panel mounting using sophisticated computer calculations and finite element analysis. Moreover, modelling the scheme and improvement of structural systems for PV panel mounting, using sophisticated computer calculations and the finite element analysis. It takes into account like the load distribution, environmental factors, and material qualities, and assesses the approved parameters through parametric studies and sensitivity analyses so as to determine the choice of materials that result in desirable designs. The findings can guide the designers to develop most reliable and cost-effective strategies to overcome certain challenges in PV deployment process. This will further boost the popularity of sustainable energy technologies, leading to the high popularity and efficiency of PV systems. Moreover, determine the effect of wind speed and direction on the solar panels with (CFD), and the stresses and the structure's ability to withstand the weight of the solar panel with (FEM). The numerical simulation results showed that the outgoing working fluid temperature and the average surface temperature of the plate were well obtained when compared with the results of previous studies. It has been observed that in good agreement with previous studies. The study examines the variation in solar radiation intensity over time, with the highest intensity recorded between 9:00 and 12:00 noon. Ambient temperatures in the studied area are generally high, with slight temperature increases with time. Temperature profiles were generated along the thermometer reciprocating and on different sectional surfaces. The convective heat transfer factor increases with velocity, causing an increase in the Reynolds factor. A graph was created showing the convection coefficient for different values of the Reynolds number. The wind angle impact was analyzed with respect to floating panel part movement, adjusting the wind angle from 0o to 180o degrees with a 45o increment. The optimal wave angle for the panel is 33o. Wind forces are important tested for the solar panels and the wind load rating is significant when storms are involved.
Institution: University of Technology - Iraq
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414816201