A methodology for an optimal design of ground-mounted photovoltaic power plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118881
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Ground-mounted photovoltaic power plant; Packing algorithm; Rack configuration; Structural analysis; Cost analysis;All these keywords.
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