Solving optimization problem of space factor of multiple CPV trackers using "butterfly approach"

Abstract

Optimization of land use to multi-tracker CPV system is discussed by mathematical approach. Optimization problem using butterfly plot (Contour plot on the shading to adjacent tracker) is discussed to seek optimum allocation pattern. With initial solutions given by this optimum allocation pattern, numerical optimization calculation is done to obtain the optimum allocation including, skew angle to the North-South axis, aspect ratio between X and Y pitch and optimum panel aspect ratio. It is suggested that there are two candidate of optimum allocation pattern.