Design and Analysis on Structure of a Solar Tree for 3 kW Capacity

Shanmukhi, Kappa; Kumar, Jillella Rajeev; Prasad, Niti; Naidu, M. K.; Rao, Sadasiva M.

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-7643-6_60

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“…Aiming to maximize the energy generated and reduce the structural cost of a solar tree, the authors in [19] not only simulated the orientation of the panels similarly to the work from [16], but also simulated the physical structure of the solar tree. To reduce the mass of the structure of the tree without compromising its integrity at high wind speeds, the authors carried out a finite element model to analyze the tensions acting on the structure.…”

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“…Also regarding the solar tree structure, the researchers in [19] designed different tree models, using the Creo Parametric 2.0 software. The authors used the ANSYS 16.2 software system to carry out the static analysis of the structure by calculating deformation, von Mises tension, shear tension and others.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recent studies have addressed the concept of the solar tree project, using different approaches involving: (i) Incident radiation and solar generation [6,16]; (ii) structure [18,19]; (iii) prototypes [13,[20][21][22]. The incident radiation and solar generation are one of the most important aspects to be simulated and tested; Structure: simulation the strength of the behavior of the support structure of trees in the trunk, branches and leaves; Prototypes: construction and testing of prototypes with and without solar tracking, in reduced and real scale.…”

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Solar photovoltaic tree multi aspects analysis − a review

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The generation of photovoltaic solar energy worldwide has increased significantly in recent years. This is mainly due to the growing demand of society for electricity, the need to reduce environmental impacts, and costs of such technology. The installation of a photovoltaic system with horizontally fixed panels requires a significant unshaded area, which has become increasingly scarce, especially in urban centers. The photovoltaic solar tree is a strategy used to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic systems by reducing the occupied area and optimizing the orientation angles of the panels. The originality of this work was that, through a literature review in different researches, seven relevant parameters related to solar photovoltaic trees were analyzed: (i) modeling and simulation, (ii) tree topology, (iii) orientation of the panels, (iv) constructive characteristics, (v) solar tracking, (vi) occupied area and (vii) site multiple uses. It was found that the photovoltaic solar tree is an interesting alternative to generate renewable energy for places without large enough areas, which can be used for other purposes, such as crop production and parking. Finally, it was concluded that, to date, there are no studies available in the literature on the optimization of photovoltaic generation per area for different topologies of known solar trees.

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Solar photovoltaic tree multi aspects analysis − a review

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“…The solar tree replicates the tree wherein the solar panels mounted 14 on stems are analogous to leaves at the branches of the tree. A solar tree is a great source of solar energy 15 and electricity, and its panels are arranged in the form of a tree‐like tower/pole 16 . The function of a solar tree is to receive heat from the Sun and to harness it through multiple progressing techniques, such as solar thermal electricity, photovoltaic 17 cell, solar heating, solar fuels, and artificial photosynthesis.…”

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“…A solar tree is a great source of solar energy 15 and electricity, and its panels are arranged in the form of a tree-like tower/pole. 16 The function of a solar tree is to receive heat from the Sun and to harness it through multiple progressing techniques, such as solar thermal electricity, photovoltaic 17 cell, solar heating, solar fuels, and artificial photosynthesis. The energy generated from photovoltaic cells 18 is the most prominent and popular practice to harness the solar energy.…”

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Renewable energy adoption: Design, development, and assessment of solar tree for the mountainous region

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Kumar

et al. 2021

Intl J of Energy Research

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Summary The primary objective for promoting clean energy in India is sustainable development, improving energy poverty, energy security, access to energy, and mitigate climate change. Solar‐based renewable energy systems are considering as clean energy because of it does not emit any greenhouse gases when producing electricity. The solar tree is a very good example of the integration of various technologies. The study presents the design, development, and validation of a solar tree in the Himalayan region. The solar tree is emerged out as one of the most creative and environmentally friendly solutions in the mountainous region as it overcomes the problem of the scarcity of land. A modular design approach for the solar tree is adopted. The tree design is a nontracking solar tree, equipped with LED lights, multiple USB ports, electrical sockets for charging laptops, mobile phones, electric bicycles, and electric vehicles. It generates 28% more power in comparison to the land‐based system. Its annual electricity generation is 2160 to 2520 units at the rate of 6 to 7 units per day. The factor of safety at a wind speed of 100 km/h and 200 km/h are 6 and 1.52. The photovoltaic energy density improvement and solar energy footprint improvement with the land‐based system during sunny and bright environmental conditions are 42.37% and 39.47%, respectively.

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