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Techno-economic analysis of PV systems with manually adjustable tilt mechanisms

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dc.contributor.authorGönül, Ömer
dc.contributor.authorDuman, Anıl Can
dc.contributor.authorBarutçu, Burak
dc.contributor.authorGüler, Önder
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-25T23:53:29Z
dc.date.issued2022-11-01
dc.description.abstractSolar radiation falling on photovoltaic (PV) panel surface can be maximized via solar tracking systems, however, in return for infeasible investments. On the other hand, manual and periodic tilt adjustment of PVs can increase energy yield significantly and cost-effectively. Therefore, this study presents a techno-economic analysis of 1 MW PV power plants with manually adjustable tilt mechanisms. Firstly, the optimal tilt angles for fixed and periodically adjusted (monthly, seasonal, and semi-annual) PV systems in locations with different solar characteristics in Turkey are estimated, and then an economic analysis is performed, including a sensitivity analysis. The results show that, manual tilt adjustment provides a remarkable net present value (NPV) increase in Turkey between 12.4 and 14.9% compared to fixed-tilt. The discounted payback period (DPBP) ranges between 9.20 and 12.36 years and can be shortened by 8–10 months. The internal rate of return (IRR) of 5.4–8.6% can be increased by 0.7–0.9%.
dc.description.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2022.101116
dc.description.urihttps://doaj.org/article/c8e78a85c90c4f3eabb064e9d0a2f8d9
dc.description.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12846/863
dc.description.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12846/674
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jestch.2022.101116
dc.identifier.issn2215-0986
dc.identifier.openairedoi_dedup___::a6c18fc2dd8ba9f8b51716022bef9a18
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-2078-838x
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-8834-2317
dc.identifier.startpage101116
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11527/53332
dc.identifier.volume35
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherElsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartofEngineering Science and Technology, an International Journal
dc.rightsOPEN
dc.sdg.typeGoal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subjectFotovoltaik Sistem
dc.subjectEkonomik Analiz
dc.subjectOptimal tilt angle
dc.subjectInternal rate of return
dc.subjectPayback period
dc.subjectAmortisationszeit
dc.subjectEconomic analysis
dc.subjectOptimaler Neigungswinkel
dc.subjectGeri Ödeme Süresi
dc.subjectEngineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
dc.subjectEconomic Analysis
dc.subjectInternal Rate of Return
dc.subjectOptimal Tilt Angle
dc.subjectOptimum Eğim Açısı
dc.subjectPayback Period
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic System
dc.subjectTA1-2040
dc.subjectİç Getiri Oranı
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic system
dc.titleTechno-economic analysis of PV systems with manually adjustable tilt mechanisms
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.typePublication

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