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Khoo, Y., Nobre, A., Malhotra, R., Yang, D., Rüther, R., Reindl, T. and Aberle, A. (2013) Optimal Orientation and Tilt Angle for Maximizing In-Plane Solar Irradiation for PV Applications in Singapore. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 4, 647-653.
https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOTOV.2013.2292743

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• TITLE: Tilt Angle Optimality Criteria for Stand Alone PV Systems

  AUTHORS: Mohammad Abu-Naser

  KEYWORDS: Electric Grid, Fixed Solar Panels, Optimal PV Tilt Angle, Seasonal Solar Variability, Renewable Energy, Supply-Demand Balance

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol.12 No.3, March 19, 2024

  ABSTRACT: The conventional approach to optimizing tilt angles for fixed solar panels aims to maximize energy generation over the entire year. However, in the context of a supply controlled electric grid, where solar energy availability varies, this criterion may not be optimal. This study explores two alternative optimization criteria focused on maximizing baseload supply potential and minimizing required storage capacity to address seasonality in energy generation. The optimal tilt angles determined for these criteria differed significantly from the standard approach. This research highlights additional factors crucial for designing solar power systems beyond gross energy generation, essential for the global transition towards a fully renewable energy-based electric grid in the future.