Abstract
This paper presents a thorough review of state-of-the-art research and literature in the field of photovoltaic tracking systems for the production of electrical energy. A review of the literature is performed mainly for the field of solar photovoltaic tracking systems, which gives this paper the necessary foundation. Solar systems can be roughly divided into three fields: the generation of thermal energy (solar collectors), the generation of electrical energy (photovoltaic systems), and the generation of electrical energy/thermal energy (hybrid systems). The development of photovoltaic systems began in the mid-19th century, followed shortly by research in the field of tracking systems. With the development of tracking systems, different types of tracking systems, drives, designs, and tracking strategies were also defined. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of photovoltaic tracking systems, as well as the latest studies that have been done in recent years. The review will be supplemented with a factual presentation of the tracking systems used at the Institute of Energy Technology of the University of Maribor.
Highlights
Climate change and the exponential growth of energy demand are calling for a huge expansion of renewable energy sources around the world
In addition to the type of technology and other influences on photovoltaic modules, the efficiency of the conversion of solar radiation into electrical energy mainly depends on the impedance adjustment, which is called the maximum power point tracking (MPPT)
Photovoltaic tracking systems represent an area in which a great deal of research has been done
Summary
Climate change and the exponential growth of energy demand are calling for a huge expansion of renewable energy sources around the world. The main goal of tracking systems is to increase the energy yield, which according to previously conducted research and studies ranges between 22% and 56% compared to a fixed solar system It depends on the driving system, degree of freedom, control system, and other parameters such as weather conditions or location. In addition to the type of technology and other influences on photovoltaic modules, the efficiency of the conversion of solar radiation into electrical energy mainly depends on the impedance adjustment, which is (in other words) called the maximum power point tracking (MPPT). Tracking systems), classification based on degree of freedom
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