Optimal Orientation of Solar Panels for Multi-Apartment Buildings

In this paper, we present a mathematical algorithm for the optimal orientation of solar panels for multi-apartment buildings. Currently, photovoltaic power generation has increasingly become an effective method. It has the advantage of not causing environmental pollution; however, it has the disadva...

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Published inMathematics (Basel) Vol. 11; no. 4; p. 938
Main Authors Yoon, Sungha, Park, Jintae, Lee, Chaeyoung, Kim, Sangkwon, Choi, Yongho, Kwak, Soobin, Kim, Hyundong, Kim, Junseok
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.02.2023
Subjects
Algorithms
Apartment buildings
Apartment houses
Apartments
code implementations
Design and construction
Energy efficiency
Energy resources
Energy use
Food science
mathematical modeling
Mathematical optimization
Mathematical research
optimal orientation
Power efficiency
Radiation
Rotation
Solar energy
solar panel
Solar panels
South Korea
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Summary:In this paper, we present a mathematical algorithm for the optimal orientation of solar panels for multi-apartment buildings. Currently, photovoltaic power generation has increasingly become an effective method. It has the advantage of not causing environmental pollution; however, it has the disadvantage of relatively low power generation efficiency. To increase the power efficiency of the panel, one can consider a rotation. However, if there is a limitation to the rotation angle of the solar panel, especially in multi-apartment buildings, it is desirable to install the panel at the optimal angle under given constraints. Therefore, we present a simple and practical method to evaluate the optimal installation angle of the panel. Using the proposed method, it is easy to find an optimal installation angle to achieve the best power generation efficiency based on the latitude and azimuth angles. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, several numerical simulation results are provided.
ISSN:2227-7390
2227-7390
DOI:10.3390/math11040938