This paper proposes a backtracking trajectory optimization method to improve power generation for photovoltaic array that uses dual-axis bracket to track sunlight
which may cause the front and rear shadow during the sunrise and sunset period. Firstly
the real-time position of the sun and the time of sunrise and sunset throughout a whole day are calculated based on the SPA algorithm
with the SunCalc meteorological data being compared for verification. Then
the bracket rotation geometry model is established to derive and compare the backtracking and non-backtracking trajectories
and the shading ratio-power loss relationship formula under specific conditions is fitted based on the shadow shading experimental datum of a single photovoltaic component. To verify this formula
the peak power values corresponding to different sun positions
rotation angles and shading ratios are calculated based on the HDKR anisotropic irradiance model
which are compared with the measured values. Finally
to achieve backtracking trajectory optimization
the optimal rotation angle corresponding to the maximum power value is solved. The statistical result of the component's power generation and motor rotation power consumption throughout a whole day shows that the optimized backtracking trajectory reduces power loss and further improves power generation than that before being optimized
while the power consumption of the driver motor remains basically unchanged.
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