The status and prospects for developing photovoltaic power stations with sun tracking systems

The conversion of solar energy into electrical energy can improve the reliability of power supply to remote consumers. The amount of electricity generated by photovoltaic power stations depends on their geographical location, ambient temperature, weather conditions, the material of photovoltaic modules, the angle of incidence of the solar flux, and the orientation of photovoltaic modules. This article discusses ways to improve the reliability of power supply to consumers using photovoltaic power stations and analyzes the principles and mechanisms that determine the optimal position of photovoltaic modules. It is shown that the best way to increase the energy efficiency of photovoltaic power plants is the use of automated solar tracking systems. The scientific and technical literature on the design, operation, and modeling of tracking systems with active control of photovoltaic power stations is analyzed. The existing classifications of solar tracking systems are considered. The main directions for the improvement and development of tracking systems for photovoltaic plants are determined, which will allow researchers to improve the generation of renewable energy.