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The results are used easily for Effect of Azimuth and Tilt Angle creation of application for smart devices, because simplified mathematical model equations require Changes on the Energy Balance of the entry of a minimum number of parameters by the user.

Abstract: Energy balance of the photovoltaic system is influenced by many factors. In this article the , 11, The Academic Editor: Alberto Benato main aim of research was identification of the optimal position of photovoltaic system installation in the southern Slovakia regions. The experimental apparatus had two setups consisting of Received: 29 August Accepted: 22 September polycrystalline photovoltaic modules. The second one was focused on the detection of the azimuth angle effect to the energy production.

Regression equations characterize time relations between the tilt or claims in published maps and azimuth angle and the energy produced by the photovoltaic system in Southern Slovakia. Obtained institutional affiliations.

Presented models can be used for the dimensioning and optimization of the photovoltaic system energy production. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and 1. Solar energy is a very Appl. The energy consumption is five times less than the amount of energy captured from the Sun. Based on the presented facts, it is clear that the solar energy can be transformed into electric and thermal energy with positive energetic and economical effect.

Nowadays one of the most important reasons for installation of solar systems is their positive ecological aspect and sustainability [3]. Authors [4,5] observed that solar energy offers one of the best solutions to the problem of climate change. Solar energy can be converted to electricity via photovoltaic PV cell. The production of solar photovoltaic energy is increasing annually. For example, the existing solar photovoltaic energy production increased more than 27 times from the production ten years ago; in , it was less than 23 GW.

The amount of solar radiation received on a PV module depends on latitude, day of the year, slope or tilt angle, surface azimuth angle, time of the day, and the angle of incident radiation [7,8]. The factors that can be controlled to maximize the amount of radiation flux received upon the PV module are surface azimuth angle and tilt angle by installing a PV module properly [9]. Many researchers [10—13] presented results which declare the fact that for every location on Earth with different radiation characteristics can be found an optimal tilt angle for the best solar energy reception.

The output of the PV module is highest when the incident solar ray is perpendicular to the PV module surface [14]. The case study focused on determination of the optimum tilt angle of PV module for each month in Nigeria confirmed its variability during the year. The performance of a PV installation is affected also by azimuth angle.

The literature [16] presents results for optimum tilt angle and azimuth orientation of solar photovoltaic arrays in order to maximize incident solar irradiance exposed on the array for a specific time period.

Especially, the effect of the azimuth angle on the energy production was studied and experimentally evaluated by research [17]. Studies discussed the best performance, design, and simulation for the solar energy systems using optimum tilt angles.

There are a number of studies that were carried out in order to find the best performance of solar system areas around the world and others give a comparison between different locations [13]. Optimization of the tilt angle was performed for various locations in European countries including Turkey [18,19], Romania [20], Austria and Germany [21], Italy [22], Greece [16], Cyprus [23], Spain [24]. For the American continent, such as in Canada [11,42] and the United States of America [43—45], all mentioned studies point to the fact that the tilt angle and azimuth angle change has significant influence on the amount of solar energy absorbed by the surface of the PV modules and so on PV system energy balance.

From the theoretical point of view there exist mathematical models and methods of calculation for comparison of the best tilt angles of solar modules through monthly diffused radiation and actual monthly diffused radiations [46]. The operational parameters of PV module were modeled and discussed in literature [47]. The key formula for getting the PV system energy production is described in [48]. The connection between the energy production and energy consumption in irrigation networks was investigated by [49].

Very important for prediction of PV system energy production is knowledge about the reasons of power losses, which were described in the article [50]. From the practical point of view, the optimal technique to enhance the tilt angle and orientation is solar trackers [51,52]. Tracking systems are used to maximize daily solar energy received by photovoltaic modules [53].

Solar trackers consist of mechanical components that ensure the rotation of the solar module and therefore one of the solar tracker disadvantages is the failure of their mechanical parts and more demanding maintenance than in the case of static solar panels. Trackers are slightly more expensive, need energy for operation, and they are not always applicable because of specific installation conditions.

The information provided above was the reason for further focusing on the research and formulating its goal. The main aim of this research was the creation of the simplified mathematical model. The basis for creating the model was experimental data.

The simplified model contains a minimum number of input parameters. It allows the calculation of the energy amount produced by the photovoltaic system in the region of South Slovakia during the calendar year. The model should be easy to use in practice. Due to the applicability of the model equations, it contains only parameters that are easily identifiable in practice for the users.

Within the results, the influence of the azimuth angle and the tilt angle on the electrical output of PV system per month was assessed. The created model will be also a part of the application for smart devices which can be used for photovoltaic systems dimensioning. The results of implemented study are valid for Nitra region. Materials and Methods The definitions of azimuth angle and tilt angle mentioned in literature differ.

Generally, it is recommended that photovoltaic system should be installed with a tilt angle which is equal to the latitude of the site [55,56]. The visualization of tilt angle meaning is in Figure 1 and in detail it is described by Figure 2. Figure 1. Illustration to the definition of the tilt angle, the solar azimuth angle. Figure 2. The next way of azimuth angle definition is at the point of observation. The position of the Sun in the sky at any moment can be defined by two very important angles, the first is the solar altitude angle and the next is the solar azimuth angle.

These angles are physical parameters of the position of the Sun with respect to a given place on Earth. Therefore, they are independent of the inclination and orientation of the surface. It is defined by the vertical and the line to the Sun i. Once these two angles are established, it will help to define exactly the solar reaching the point on Earth where the solar system is going to be erected. The literature has equations for very precise prediction of the energy and power balance.

If we know the output power in selected time range, we can calculate the total energy production of PV system for different value of tilt angle. Equation 3 was obtained for very specific operating conditions described in literature [61]. The next part describes the PV power plant and model PV system situated in the area of southern Slovakia. The monitoring of operational parameters started in January an continues today. The research was carried out during the years — Efficiency of PV module is Power of one PV module is Wp, so the total installed power is Efficiency of these converters is The proposed system is in accordance with the technical recommendations and requirements for the interface between the PV power plant and the electrical grid according to EN Figure 3.

A chip with an integrated Bluetooth 5. It contains two UART modules. Block scheme of communication is shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Block scheme of communication. Each PV module was placed on a separate construction that allowed changes of the tilt angle. The operational data were collected separately for every PV module. The tilt angles and azimuth angles were changed separately and manually for every PV module. However, roofs differ in the tilt and azimuth orientation. Experimental data were collected, sorted, and numerically and statistically processed.

The method of group data analysis was applied on huge data files. The time relations were detected in hourly, daily, and monthly time ranges. The measured data from the selected part model PV system 1 PV module were compared with data from real PV power plant with the same tilt angle and azimuth angle.

The results were converted to a unit of the PV module active area. The difference between each compared value was less than 0. The correlation analysis confirmed The verification of mathematical models was made by iteration method. In the next part the PV power plant and the model PV system are described. The arithmetic averages, medians, and standard error of the arithmetic average were computed from the data.

The depth data analysis and the data extraction were applied on the data files obtained from real PV system for creating a mathematical model. Results The first part of the study was focused on the identification of optimal tilt angle for southern Slovakia region. At first, data from autonomous model solar system 1 PV module were detected, then the results were processed and the data were recalculated on the experimental PV power plant. The correlation between the calculated values and the experimentally obtained results was from A very small difference of about 0.

The group data analysis and data extraction were carried out for identifying the model equation within the observed experimental dependence. Figure 7 shows a more general relation which represents the result of the evaluation of the PV module tilt angle influence on the electricity production. The maximum of energy production was obtained for the tilt angle Dependence of the energy produced by the PV system for the different tilt angles.

A part of the model equation verification has the polynomial function form described by Equation 4. An analytical model was created by using of iterative method for system modelling.

Finally, both models polynomial and analytical were compared. A 3rd order differential equation with constant coefficients—Equation 5 —was used to create the analytical model. The differential equation describes the behavior of the output variable. From the physical point of view, it represents the amount of energy produced by the PV system, which is characterized by a transfer function in a complex plain0—Equation 6.

The General solution of the differential Equation 7 has the form expressed as follows— Equation 7 :. Comparison of the experimental curve and the curve of the analytical model expressed by the transfer function.

The relation can be used for prediction of PV system energy balance as a function of tilt angle and month. The importance of mathematical modelling dependencies that enable the calculation of the PV system energy production was also declared by the authors [18,47,62]. Table 1. Sum of Squares 1. Figure Especially, the energy range was from 12, kWh to 13 kWh, which means the difference is 3.

This is especially in the range — kWh, which represents A considerable influence of the tilt angle is evident also from the graphical dependencies presented in Figures 6, 7, 9, and The general mathematical description of the tilt angle influence is represented by Equation 4. These parameters are easy to identify in practice. Based on the model equation, it is possible to determine the energy balance of a PV plant with an installed output of kWp for any tilt angle and calendar month of the year in the southern Slovakia region.

The second part of research was focused on identification of optimal azimuth angle for southern Slovakia region. Azimuth angle change was measured on PV power plant and the model PV system. The results are summarized as graphical dependencies. For clarity, results are presented in two figures. The difference between values obtained from the PV power plant and model PV system was approximately 0.

The measured data were statistically processed and the selected statistical characteristics for each data group were calculated. Selected summary results are presented in Table 2. Summary results for energy produced by PV system with different azimuth orientation are presented in Table 3.

Table 2. However, the average difference is only 3. Table 3. Sum of Squares 4. The extensive data set will assess the impact in selected model months of the relevant season. It means change of energy production It follows from the above facts that in the summer months the influence of the azimuth angle is minimal and the changes in the amount of produced energy is on average It means change of The influence of the azimuth angle changes in winter is on average It can be compensated for example by optimizing of the PV module tilt angle.

From the spring months typical March is the model month, where the amount of produced energy was — kWh; the change in the amount of produced energy in March was affected by an azimuth angle of Numerically, the effect of the azimuth orientation changes on energy production is during the spring Similarly, model autumn month October was analysed. The difference in October was More generally, the assessment of the effect of the PV module azimuth angle on the amount of produced energy is shown in Figure The final observed dependence can be described by the regression Equation 9.

Relation between the PV system energy production and the azimuth angle. In the case of Figure 13, a purely parabolic trend of functional dependence was detected. Within the analytical model, the first order differential equation with constant coefficients—Equation 10 —was compiled. As in the previous analytical solution, a transfer function in a complex plain described by Equation 11 was used and subsequently a general solution of the differential Equation 10 was found.

The coefficient of determination for the transfer function—Equation 11 —was The suitable polynomial approximation was applied to the relation of data files. Discussion The research results can be divided into two parts. In the first part the effect of the tilt angle changes will be discussed. The second part of presented research aimed to determine the influence of the azimuth orientation on the resulting energy balance of the PV system.

The results mentioned in the previous chapter take into account not only experimental data but also mathematical models which were created. The polynomial function pointed to the fact that the tilt angle The tilt angle difference between models was 0. Presented results are also in good agreement with the information presented in literature [65] and values of energy production amounts for every month are consistent with the results reported by research in the articles [20,21].

The fact is known also from the literature [13] where general information is presented. Our research confirmed significant influence of azimuth angle and tilt angle on PV system energy production, which is in accordance with results presented by authors [11,17,27,37,53,56].

For verification and evaluation of the experimental results and the created mathematical models special photovoltaic software was also used, which enabled the simulation of the operating conditions of the PV system for the selected area.

In this software the simulation of solar radiation and PV system energy production was performed. Software calculates the solar radiation from satellite according to the methodology described in publications [62—64]. The total amount of energy PV system production was identified as a product of the PV system power by using Equation 14 and selected time range.

The dependencies found in the experimental work were summarized and made a contribution to a comprehensive basis for the creation of a final mathematical model. The final model will be a platform for creation of smart application. Part of the flowchart is presented in Figure Due to the applicability of the mathematical model in practice and the possibility of its use by the target group, which will be ordinary users, the model had to be simplified.

It contains easily identifiable parameters. The created mathematical model allows for the prediction of power or energy of a PV system installed in southern Slovakia region. Flowchart of the prepared application for smart devices. The tilt angle of PV panels in relation to the location and azimuth position was investigated experimentally in many studies. Latitude based model for tilt angle optimization for solar systems in the Mediterranean region was detected by [67].

Mentioned article presents also quadratic regression model that allows the prediction of the annual optimal tilt angle. It was found that optimal tilt angle for that region is An experimental and mathematical investigation of optimal tilt angle and effects of reflectors on PV energy production was presented by authors [69]. Experimental results show that for gain of optimum power output the tilt angle needs to be changed every month. World estimates of PV optimal tilt angles and ratios of sunlight incident upon tilted and tracked PV panels relative to horizontal panels were described in [70].

One of the best ways to optimize the energy balance of PV panels is to use solar trackers that can optimize their position. In any solar application, the conversion efficiency is improved when the modules are continually adjusted to the optimum angle as the sun traverses the sky.

This is why utility scale solar installations are increasingly being mounted on tracking systems [71]. One of the best technologies for PV module position optimalization are dual axis trackers. Dual axis trackers typically have modules oriented parallel to the secondary axis of rotation. No matter where the Sun is in the sky, dual axis trackers are able to angle themselves to be in direct contact with the Sun [72].

All mentioned references confirmed that the orientation of the module with respect to the tracker axis is important when modelling performance. However, when installing solar trackers, there are design and economic limitations that do not allow their use. In this case, it is essential to install a PV system with fixed panels into the best operating position and it is appropriate to use the created mathematical model.

All the above mentioned publications confirm the local variability of the PV panels tilt angle and azimuth orientation. It is in accordance with the results presented in the text. View Full Details. To access your PDF download after purchase, log into your account, scroll down to Pattern Library, and click the Download button. There is no expiration time for downloading digital patterns. Rialto DK. Mobile Navigation. Show search form. Your Account. Welcome , Sign In!

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