Arrangement of Fibonacci number photovoltaic modules by the simulation using direct and scattered light for power generation forests

Abstract

In order to efficiently use solar energy to generate electrical power, three-dimensional (3D) Fibonacci number photovoltaic modules (FPMs), which are designed in part based on natural plant leaf arrangements were proposed. It has been also proposed the large-scale power generation systems using multiple FPMs (hereinafter, power generation forests), and shown its power generation characteristics by the simulation with only direct solar radiation. In this paper, we use a newly developed method to also take into account scattered light. In order to maximize power generation from a FPM power generation forest, it will be necessary to more thoroughly investigate the power generated by single and multiple FPMs using both direct and indirect light in order to determine the most effective FPM arrangement.