Öztürk, AliAlkan, SelmanHasırcı, UğurTosun, Salih2020-05-012020-05-0120161300-06321303-6203https://doi.org/10.3906/elk-1404-344https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/5919WOS: 000378097800078In this study, an experimental performance comparison of a 2-axis tracking system with a fixed panel in a solar renewable energy system is conducted. The paper mainly focuses on a cost benefit analysis of fixed and tracking modules. For this aim, an experimental setup was built and periodical measurements were then obtained from the setup. To provide a better comparison, the panels were exposed to the same conditions during the measurements. By considering the real-time experimental results, the paper provides a quantitative analysis of the feasibility of tracking panels for domestic applications as well as an analysis of payback period if a tracking system is used for a home-building application instead of using a conventional fixed module. The study is restricted to the geographical region of Duzce, Turkey.en10.3906/elk-1404-344info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessPhotovoltaicssun tracking systemsrenewable energysolar energyArticle24543834390WOS:000378097800078Q3Q4