The photovoltaic power generation facility is usually installed outdoors and is extensively impacted by snow and wind power as well as external contact friction caused by snow and rain. In particular, since there is a markedly high possibility of damage from devastating wind power such as a typhoon, an overall safety evaluation is essential. However, most studies are conducted using cell-level stress analysis rather than cluster-wide stress analysis. Thus, in this study, a finite element analysis was performed on the entire support structure of the photovoltaic power generation facility, wherein the wind load was applied, and the portion wherein extensive stress was generated was identified. The results of the analysis showed that the stress in the rear side was relatively higher than in the front side of the support structure for the horizontal wind. Additionally, it was confirmed that a relatively high stress occurs in the lower side than the upper side of the support structure.
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