Publications by authors named "Sonia Z Issaq"
Empirical modeling of optimum tilt angle for flat solar collectors and PV panels.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- A new model determines the best tilt angles for PV panels and solar collectors based on yearly, seasonal, and monthly factors, optimizing solar energy capture.
- The model uses Orgill and Holland's framework to analyze solar radiation and employs empirical clearness index data to create a relationship between diffused and direct sunlight for various latitudes throughout the year.
- It is implemented in MATLAB, shows that slight deviations from the optimal angle have minimal impact on performance, and aligns well with real-world data and other models without suggesting negative tilt angles for lower latitudes.