Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics

In recent years, the scientific community has intensified its efforts to develop a new type of concentrator photovoltaic module that is competitive with conventional modules. These modules are based on internal tracking systems, known as micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic modules, which genera...

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Autores: Pérez-Higueras, Pedro, Ceballos, María Ángeles, Mouhib, Elmehdi, Bessa, Joao Gabriel, Montes-Romero, Jesús, Mata-Campos, Raul
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Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Jaén
Repositorio:RUJA. Repositorio Institucional de la Producción Científica de la Universidad de Jaén
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Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14112297
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Palabra clave:Micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic
Direct inclined irradiance
Solar radiation model
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spelling Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaicsPérez-Higueras, PedroCeballos, María ÁngelesMouhib, ElmehdiBessa, Joao GabrielMontes-Romero, JesúsMata-Campos, RaulMicro-tracking concentrator photovoltaicDirect inclined irradianceSolar radiation model621.3In recent years, the scientific community has intensified its efforts to develop a new type of concentrator photovoltaic module that is competitive with conventional modules. These modules are based on internal tracking systems, known as micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic modules, which generate electrical energy proportional to the direct radiation on the inclined surface. There are several reviews, databases, and models for various components of solar radiation, particularly for global and direct normal radiation. However, readily available data on direct inclined irradiance remain scarce. This paper reviews several available sources of solar radiation data, finding that only the Photovoltaic Geographic Information System and Solar Radiation Database provide direct inclined irradiance data. A comparative statistical analysis was carried out, and a reasonable fit was obtained between both databases. In addition, direct inclined radiation data extracted from these databases were compared with the values calculated using a well-established mathematical model. In addition, worldwide maps were generated to determine areas of interest for this technology. Therefore, this paper presents an original comparative analysis of existing databases containing information on direct inclined irradiation. This information is of interest for the accurate design and performance analysis of micro-tracking concentrator modules.MDPI202520252025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14112297https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/11/2297https://hdl.handle.net/10953/5801reponame:RUJA. Repositorio Institucional de la Producción Científica de la Universidad de Jaéninstname:Universidad de JaénInglésElectronics 2025, 14, 2297info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:ruja.ujaen.es:10953/58012026-06-24T12:41:07Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
title Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
spellingShingle Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
Pérez-Higueras, Pedro
Micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic
Direct inclined irradiance
Solar radiation model
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title_short Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
title_full Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
title_fullStr Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
title_full_unstemmed Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
title_sort Comparative analysis of direct inclined irradiance data soruces for micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaics
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Pérez-Higueras, Pedro
Ceballos, María Ángeles
Mouhib, Elmehdi
Bessa, Joao Gabriel
Montes-Romero, Jesús
Mata-Campos, Raul
author Pérez-Higueras, Pedro
author_facet Pérez-Higueras, Pedro
Ceballos, María Ángeles
Mouhib, Elmehdi
Bessa, Joao Gabriel
Montes-Romero, Jesús
Mata-Campos, Raul
author_role author
author2 Ceballos, María Ángeles
Mouhib, Elmehdi
Bessa, Joao Gabriel
Montes-Romero, Jesús
Mata-Campos, Raul
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic
Direct inclined irradiance
Solar radiation model
621.3
topic Micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic
Direct inclined irradiance
Solar radiation model
621.3
description In recent years, the scientific community has intensified its efforts to develop a new type of concentrator photovoltaic module that is competitive with conventional modules. These modules are based on internal tracking systems, known as micro-tracking concentrator photovoltaic modules, which generate electrical energy proportional to the direct radiation on the inclined surface. There are several reviews, databases, and models for various components of solar radiation, particularly for global and direct normal radiation. However, readily available data on direct inclined irradiance remain scarce. This paper reviews several available sources of solar radiation data, finding that only the Photovoltaic Geographic Information System and Solar Radiation Database provide direct inclined irradiance data. A comparative statistical analysis was carried out, and a reasonable fit was obtained between both databases. In addition, direct inclined radiation data extracted from these databases were compared with the values calculated using a well-established mathematical model. In addition, worldwide maps were generated to determine areas of interest for this technology. Therefore, this paper presents an original comparative analysis of existing databases containing information on direct inclined irradiation. This information is of interest for the accurate design and performance analysis of micro-tracking concentrator modules.
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