Static Analysis of “Sun2Car” Solar Platform Subjected to Wind Load

Abstract

This paper deals with the design and finite element based static analysis of a solar panel supporting structure which is used as a fuel station in green automobile engineering. The present work is a part of the project named “Sun 2 Car” of Mahindra Reva Ltd and the design is used by the company to meet their industrial needs. The structure is designed, simulated and analysed using CAD & CAE software. The objective of the simulation was to understand the deformation and induced stress behaviour of the solar panel due to the wind force. The structure under consideration is able to hold 8 solar panels of 1kW capacity each and can withstand the wind velocity experiencing at different locations of India. This structure can use anywhere in India (calculations are based on wind zones of India), and can freely place anywhere as the base has no holding arrangements. The design is optimized for easy assembly, dismantle and transportation.