Performance analysis of a PV system with single-axis tracking

M. Gualdoni, S. Leva, M. Monaco, A. Timidei,

"Performance analysis of a PV system with single-axis tracking",

Proceedings of the Solar Energy Tech 2010,

8th July 2010, Milano, Italy, pp.31-43,

ISBN 978-1-4467-3765-1

Abstract:

This paper presents some results of a performance analysis of a PV-plant located in Tuscania (Italy) with a single axis tracking based on performance ratio and transposition factor indices. The data are collected by in site monitoring system with reference to the period from 01/06/2009 to 31/05/2010.

Keywords:

Performance Ratio, Transposition Factor, PV System, Monitoring, Tracking

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