PVTree: simulating L-system fractals in 3D for solar energy generation

F Bull; Rebecca Cain; Elisavet Dimitrokali; G Jones; Jamie Mackrill; B Morgan; York Ramachers; K Uzzell

PVTree: simulating L-system fractals in 3D for solar energy generation

F Bull
, Rebecca Cain
, Elisavet Dimitrokali
, G Jones
, Jamie Mackrill
, B Morgan
, York Ramachers
, K Uzzell

University of Warwick
Imperial College London

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Abstract

A first quantitative study of employing tree geometry structures from Lindenmayer systems for solar power harvesting is given. This computational study uses the Geant4 Monte-Carlo simulation framework for its flexibility in handling arbitrarily complex geometries combined with realistic physics simulation capabilities, in this case optical photon transport. An attempt is made to use realistic solar irradiance calculations for the simulation and study nature–inspired tree geometries as alternatives to flat panel
photovoltaic structures. This concept of a photovoltaic (PV) tree, PVTree, targets a step change in public perception of photovoltaic power production technology

Original language	English
Number of pages	19
Publication status	Published - 27 Feb 2019
Externally published	Yes

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