This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the Sakal solar power plant in Senegal, focusing on optimizing energy production in Africa through the use of solar trackers compared to traditional fixed-panel installations. The initial assessment, based on actual data, demonstrates that the Sakal solar plant consistently produces an annual energy surplus of over 25% compared to fixed-panel plants, with seasonal variations peaking at 35% in spring and 10% in winter. The plant also exhibits remarkable efficiency, with losses reduced by a factor of eight compared to fixed-panel systems, and achieves a performance ratio nearing 100%. To further validate these findings, various models were utilized to simulate energy production, with the PVsyst tool proving to be the most accurate, yielding correlation coefficients exceeding 92%. Similar to the real data, the simulations indicate that the implementation of solar trackers at Sakal boosts energy production by nearly 25% compared to fixed panels. This technology is particularly effective during the winter and spring months, where increases of over 30% are recorded, while a more modest improvement of around 14% is noted during the rainy season. Additionally, the study highlights that solar trackers generate over 50% more energy during early morning hours (8 AM to 10 AM) and late afternoon (4 PM to 5 PM). When categorizing production days, energy output increases by approximately 31%, 26%, and 15% on maximum, standard, and minimum production days, respectively. Ultimately, the findings of this study underscore the effectiveness of solar trackers in significantly enhancing solar energy production in the Sahel region.

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Lessons Learned From the Sakal Mobile Panels Solar Plant to Enhance Solar Energy Production in Africa

  • Serigne Abdoul Aziz Niang,
  • Mamadou Simina Drame,
  • Ahmed Gueye,
  • Astou Sarr,
  • Seydina Oumar Ndiaye,
  • Kharouna Talla

摘要

This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the Sakal solar power plant in Senegal, focusing on optimizing energy production in Africa through the use of solar trackers compared to traditional fixed-panel installations. The initial assessment, based on actual data, demonstrates that the Sakal solar plant consistently produces an annual energy surplus of over 25% compared to fixed-panel plants, with seasonal variations peaking at 35% in spring and 10% in winter. The plant also exhibits remarkable efficiency, with losses reduced by a factor of eight compared to fixed-panel systems, and achieves a performance ratio nearing 100%. To further validate these findings, various models were utilized to simulate energy production, with the PVsyst tool proving to be the most accurate, yielding correlation coefficients exceeding 92%. Similar to the real data, the simulations indicate that the implementation of solar trackers at Sakal boosts energy production by nearly 25% compared to fixed panels. This technology is particularly effective during the winter and spring months, where increases of over 30% are recorded, while a more modest improvement of around 14% is noted during the rainy season. Additionally, the study highlights that solar trackers generate over 50% more energy during early morning hours (8 AM to 10 AM) and late afternoon (4 PM to 5 PM). When categorizing production days, energy output increases by approximately 31%, 26%, and 15% on maximum, standard, and minimum production days, respectively. Ultimately, the findings of this study underscore the effectiveness of solar trackers in significantly enhancing solar energy production in the Sahel region.