Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Panels Using Tracking, Concentration and Cooling in Alabama Area

摘要: Using photovoltaic panels in the southeast Unites States has been judged less attractive than other parts of country owing to humid climate and numerous cloudy days. Nowadays, use lenses or mirrors concentrate sunlight on PV cells can multiply direct incident leading higher power output better conversion efficiency. In present paper, annual performance a panel located Alabama is investigated. A computer simulation via MATLAB carried out by using typical meteorological data for order accurately model behavior system. The effect fixed optimal tilt single-or double-axis tracking methods solar irradiation presented. generated system under different levels concentration during year discussed cooling also Comparison graphs are presented demonstrate tracking, efficiency panel. result this paper be utilized select most appropriate regarding application available funding project area.Copyright © 2012 ASME