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Photovoltaic Power Systems -2 Grid connected PV - Curtin University

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Tracking Array<br />

The <strong>PV</strong> array may either be fixed, sun-tracking<br />

with one axis of rotation, or sun-tracking with<br />

two axes of rotation.<br />

Generally fixed arrays are used though<br />

significant increase in energy yield is possible<br />

with single axis tracking with an additional small<br />

gain using duel axis tracking<br />

Trackers<br />

– add cost but offset by <strong>PV</strong> savings<br />

– require some maintenance<br />

– Very good for water pumping applications

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