Novel photovoltaic module tracking architecture

Ross Edgar; Zbigniew Stachurski; Steven Cochard

doi:10.1364/OSE.2014.RTh3B.2

Novel photovoltaic module tracking architecture

Ross Edgar, Zbigniew Stachurski, Steven Cochard

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Abstract

Concentrating photovoltaic modules need solar tracking to maintain focus. Wind forces exceed module weight and dictate tracking costs. A novel platform reduces wind loads by 20-30% and measurements reveal insolation of full-angular-range tracking.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Publication of Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications 2014
Place of Publication	United States
Publisher	Optica Publishing Group
Edition	Peer Reviewed
ISBN (Print)	9781557527561
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/OSE.2014.RTh3B.2
Publication status	Published - 2014
Event	Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications 2014 - Canberra, Australia, Australia Duration: 1 Jan 2014 → …

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Conference	Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications 2014
Country/Territory	Australia
Period	1/01/14 → …
Other	December 2-5 2014

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Edgar, R, Stachurski, Z & Cochard, S 2014, Novel photovoltaic module tracking architecture. in Publication of Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications 2014. Peer Reviewed edn, Optica Publishing Group, United States, Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications 2014, Australia, 1/01/14. https://doi.org/10.1364/OSE.2014.RTh3B.2

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