Dynamic Analysis & Simulation of the Photovoltaic Tracking Systems

The paper presents researches in the field of increasing the efficiency of the solar energy conversion by using tracking systems whose aim is to change the position of the solar panel correlated to the sun position for maximizing the radiation degree of use. The solar trackers are modeled in mechatronic concept, by integrating the control system in the mechanical model at the virtual prototype level. For evaluating the dynamic behavior of the solar tracking systems, we developed a virtual prototyping platform, which integrates specific software solutions: CAD solid modeling, MBS – kinematic and dynamic analysis & optimization, FEA finite element analysis, Command & Control.