Design and analysis of solar panel support structure
Keywords:
Solar panel, types of structures, literature review, wind load, structural deformationAbstract
Nowadays the demand for clean, renewable energy sources is increasing. The use of renewable energy resources is increasing
rapidly. Following this trend, the implementation of large area solar prepared is considered to be a necessity. Several design
approaches of the supporting structures have been presented in order to achieve the maximum overall efficiency. They are loaded
mainly by wind forces. Furthermore, they must have a life expectancy of more than 20 years. In this research paper, there is
consideration about design and analysis of solar panel support structure by considering environmental effect like wind load,
structural load and height of structure. The analysis can be done by using load calculation with creating model in software and
followed by analysis using different software to determine pressure distribution on the solar panel area and structure.
Identification of the structure critical points it can be further extend up to different material, design modification and analysis of
solar panel support structure.
