A gradient-descent method for optimisation of solar collector arrays

Jeff Cumpston, John Pye

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Abstract

We present a numerical function for approximating shading losses around two-axis tracking solar collectors. It is used in a gradient descent algorithm to optimise relative collector position. System yield is increased by 1%-2%.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2014
Place of PublicationUSA
PublisherOptica Publishing Group
Pages1-3
EditionPeer Reviewed
ISBN (Print)9781557527561
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2014 - Canberra, Australia
Duration: 2 Dec 20145 Dec 2014

Publication series

NameOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2014

Conference

ConferenceOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2014
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCanberra
Period2/12/145/12/14

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