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  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics
  • Solar Energy Engineering

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  • Solar energy is a key renewable resource for future energy demands.
  • Solar panels often use motor tracking or fixed tilt angles, with limitations in cost-effectiveness and productivity.
  • Optimizing tilt angles is crucial for maximizing solar energy harvesting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal tilt angle for photovoltaic (PV) panels to maximize annual energy output.
  • To evaluate a cost-effective method for enhancing PV panel performance.
  • To analyze the impact of optimal tilt angles on power generation and carbon emissions.

Main Methods:

  • Real-time performance monitoring of 5 kWp solar PV panels installed at various tilt angles (10°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 40°) over a year.
  • Validation of experimental results using regression analysis simulations.
  • Assessment of the influence of the optimal angle on overall energy yield and carbon footprint reduction.

Main Results:

  • The optimal tilt angle was identified through analysis of real-time power generation data.
  • The proposed method demonstrated a practical increase in PV panel power generation by 7-8%.
  • The study confirmed the effectiveness of the optimized tilt angle approach.

Conclusions:

  • The optimal tilt angle strategy offers a significant and practical improvement in solar PV energy generation.
  • This method provides a cost-effective alternative to complex tracking systems.
  • The approach is globally applicable for enhancing solar energy harvesting and reducing carbon emissions.