Gears Based Azimuthally Tracking Systems for Photovoltaic Platforms

Authors

  • B. Butuc Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • Gh. Moldovean Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

photovoltaic platform, solar tracking system, gear transmission, azimuthal movement, altitudinal movement

Abstract

This paper presents the most representative solar tracking systems used in photovoltaic platforms. The attention is focused on the azimuthal solar tracking systems with gears. On the basis of this analysis, new proposals of solar tracking systems have been generated.

Author Biographies

B. Butuc, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

Gh. Moldovean, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

Published

2008-12-17

Issue

Vol. 1(50)(2008)

Section

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING