A state-of-the-art review: Solar trackers

Abdel Hamid I. Mourad; Hussain Shareef; Noor Ameen; Amna Hassan Alhammadi; Maya Iratni; Amal Suhail Alkaabi

doi:10.1109/ASET53988.2022.9735074

A state-of-the-art review: Solar trackers

Abdel Hamid I. Mourad
, Hussain Shareef
, Noor Ameen
, Amna Hassan Alhammadi
, Maya Iratni
, Amal Suhail Alkaabi

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

15 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Solar energy is the most widely used renewable energy source because of its versatility and its presence worldwide. Although, these systems have many promising features, they have numerous challenges to be addressed. This paper aims to present a compressive literature survey on the advancement of photovoltaic (PV) systems in terms of materials used, various module geometries, and tracking systems that are used to improve the efficiency of the overall PV solar systems. A particular attention is given on the factors affecting the efficiency of the PV system and efficiency improvement using solar tracking systems. To this end, various tracking systems namely, single axis and dual axis tracking systems mechanisms and their advantages and disadvantages are elaborated. Numerous periodicals related to solar tracking systems have been underlined and performance assessment of different tracking systems has been discussed. Moreover, some of the future trends in PV technologies such as bifacial PV systems are stated.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781665418010
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ASET53988.2022.9735074
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Duration: Feb 21 2022 → Feb 24 2022

Publication series

Name	2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022

Conference

Conference	2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022
Country/Territory	United Arab Emirates
City	Dubai
Period	2/21/22 → 2/24/22

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Bifacial
Dual-axis
Efficiency
Monocrystalline
Panel
Perovskites
Polycrystalline
Single-axis
Solar
Thin film
Tracker
Types

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Process Chemistry and Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Waste Management and Disposal

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Mourad, A. H. I., Shareef, H., Ameen, N., Alhammadi, A. H., Iratni, M., & Alkaabi, A. S. (2022). A state-of-the-art review: Solar trackers. In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022 (2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ASET53988.2022.9735074

A state-of-the-art review: Solar trackers. / Mourad, Abdel Hamid I.; Shareef, Hussain; Ameen, Noor et al.
2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022. (2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Mourad, AHI , Shareef, H, Ameen, N, Alhammadi, AH, Iratni, M & Alkaabi, AS 2022, A state-of-the-art review: Solar trackers. in 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022. 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2/21/22. https://doi.org/10.1109/ASET53988.2022.9735074

Mourad AHI , Shareef H, Ameen N, Alhammadi AH, Iratni M, Alkaabi AS. A state-of-the-art review: Solar trackers. In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2022. (2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022). doi: 10.1109/ASET53988.2022.9735074

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