Simulating two-axis tracking solar collectors#

twoaxistracking is a python package for simulating two-axis tracking solar collectors, particularly self-shading.

For a quick introduction to the package, check out the intro tutorial which demonstrates the main functionality. For further details, check out the code documentation.

Note, in the photovoltaics community, two-axis trackers are also commonly referred to as dual-axis trackers (DAT).

Contributing#

Contributions to the repository, e.g., bug fixes, feature request are more than welcome!

License#

BSD 3-clause.

Citing#

If you use the package in published work, please cite:

Adam R. Jensen, Ioannis Sifnaios, Simon Furbo, and Janne Dragsted. “Self-shading of two-axis tracking solar collectors: Impact of field layout, latitude, and aperture shape.” Solar Energy, 236, 215–224, (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.02.023