When designing PV support systems, the wind load is the primary load to consider for PV power generation. The amount of the PV wind load is influenced by various elements, such as the panel inclination angle,
Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has developed rapidly for many years. By the end of 2019, the cumulative installed capacity of grid-connected PV power generation has reached 204.68
The advancement of solar power generation technology is progressing swiftly, encompassing both photovoltaic technology and concentrated solar energy technology [[5], [6], [7]]. One of the
This study unveils a hybrid solar PV/wind system, an elegantly integrated framework that marries the advantages of solar and wind energy to facilitate consistent and efficient power production. The solar facet is
The characteristics and specifications of the photovoltaic system are delineated in Table 1. Illustrated in Figure 4 are the current and resistance within the gearbox, it is represented as Matsuo, H. Standalone Hybrid Wind
Therefore, wind resistance is essential for a safe, durable, and sustainable PV power generation system. There are three modes of support in PV power generation systems: fixed , flexible , and floating [4, 5]. Fixed PV supports are structures with the same rear position and angle.
(1) Background: As environmental issues gain more attention, switching from conventional energy has become a recurring theme. This has led to the widespread development of photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems. PV supports, which support PV power generation systems, are extremely vulnerable to wind loads.
The wind load is the most significant load when designing a PV support; thus, its value and calculation should be investigated. Different countries have their own specifications and, consequently, equations for the wind loads of PV supports.
The design standards suggest that only the horizontal projected area should be considered, but for the optimal design of the structural system, it is necessary to examine the wind load impact due to the geometry of the PV power plant, so the wind load impact on the PV modules was examined through flow analysis [ 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 ].
A wind load accelerates the cooling of PV panels, thereby reducing the cell’s temperature and increasing the power generation efficiency for PV power generation. However, the PV panel generates wind-induced vibration due to the wind load, which can damage the system (Figure 12).
2. Influencing Factors of Wind Load of PV Panel Support 2.1. Panel Inclination Angle The angle β between the PV panel and the horizontal plane is called the panel inclination (Figure 3). Because of the PV panel’s varying inclination angle, a PV power generation system’s wind load varies, impacting the system’s power generation efficiency. Figure 3.
