scholarly journals Design and performance evaluation of a solar tracking panel of single axis in Colombia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 2889
Author(s):  
Hernando González-Acevedo ◽  
Yecid Muñoz-Maldonado ◽  
Adalberto Ospino-Castro ◽  
Julian Serrano ◽  
Anthony Atencio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Behavior Pattern ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
And Performance

This paper presents the mechanical design of a single axis solar tracking system, as well as the electronic design of a system that to record in real time the electric power delivered by the solar tracker and to evaluate its performance. The interface was developed in Labview and it compares the power supplied by the tracker with the power supplied by static solar panel of the same characteristics. The performance is initially simulated using Pv-Syst software, and later validated with the data obtained by the interface. As a result, the use of the solar tracker increases the power delivered by a minimum of 19%, and it can go as high as 47.84%, with an average in increase in power of 19.5% in the monthly energy production. This experimental result was compared with the simulation by Pv-Syst software and shows a difference of only 2.5%, thus validating the reliability of the simulation. This behavior pattern coincides with previous studies carried out for equatorial latitudes.

Design and Performance Analysis of Automatic Solar Tracking System

2015 ◽  
Vol 793 ◽  
pp. 353-357
Author(s):  
F.S. Abdullah ◽  
H.M. Nuhafiz ◽  
O. Mardianaliza ◽  
A. Yusof ◽  
Noor Anida
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Electronic Circuit ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Dc Motors ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
And Performance

Solar tracker is a device that detects the movement of the sun. Solar tracker receive maximum sun ray in order to produce the maximum power supply by the photovoltaic (PV) panels system. It also depends on the environment factor such as solar irradiation and temperature of the panels. This paper presents the development of the automatic solar tracking system, the construction of the sensor circuit, programming of the control system and also its performance analysis. This automatic solar tracking system is designed with an electronic circuit control using PIC that can trigger the dc motors when the LDR sensors detect sunlight. DC motor will move vertical and 360 ̊ horizontal to increase efficiency of sunlight to the solar panel. Solar panel for the project gets power supply from the battery. The battery will be charged using power from the solar panel.

Recent Trend of Solar Tracking System for Electric Power Conversion

2016 ◽  
Vol 835 ◽  
pp. 731-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarai Lekchaum ◽  
Kitsakorn Locharoenrat
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Solar Collector ◽  
Recent Trend ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Collector System ◽  
Solar Tracking

In this article, we simply design the solar tracking system and construct a solar collector system for year 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. The analytical model is calculated via altitudes and azimuth angles of the sun. Our experimental result is agreement well with the calculation in terms of altitude and azimuth. This solar tracking system is therefore applied to a dish solar collector showing the thermal energy of 961.69 W at a maximum temperature of 543.3K with a maximum electric power of 3.395W from our thermoelectric modules.

scholarly journals Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of an Automatic Solar Tracker

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. H. Prodhan ◽  
M. K. Hamid ◽  
D. Hussain ◽  
M. F. Huq
Keyword(s):  
Tracking System ◽  
Gear System ◽  
Computer Hardware ◽  
Additional Energy ◽  
Intelligent Sensor ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Design Construction

In this research paper, an automatic solar tracker based on gear system is designed and developed. The solar tracker follows the sun from east to west during the day. Driving software has been developed using FLOWCODE and then it is burnt into the microcontroller (PIC 16F72). An intelligent sensor board followed by a sensor circuit has been used to sense the position of the sun.The system has been programmed to detect the intensity of sunlight by a differential arrangement of two LDRs and subsequently actuate the motor to position the solar panel where it can receive maximum sunlight. The solar tracking system is a mechatronic system that integrates electrical and mechanical systems and computer hardware & software. The driving gear system and the structure of the PV module have been developed by using the locally available materials.In our research, the efficiency of this automatic solar tracker is 15% higher than the conventional tracker because of the designing automatic solar tracker and has got it successfully.This reveals that our system is compatible with the additional energy production.

scholarly journals Performance Evaluation of a Standalone Solar PV System for Electricity Generation in an Estate

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Eberechi Echendu ◽  
Hachimenum Nyebuchi Amadi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Efficiency Increase ◽  
Solar Pv System ◽  
Solar Tracker

This work focuses on the performance evaluation of a Standalone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system for electricity generation in an estate requiring a daily power consumption of 50KW. This was achieved through a solar tracker software/hardware – embedded programme control system. A programmable microcontroller (PIC16F877A), light detection sensors (CDS NORP 12), motor driver IC (L293D), power relays (NTE-R22-5) and a dc gear motor with linear actuator (HARL-3618) were used. MikroC Pro compiler from Mikro Electroniker was used to programme the PIC16F877A. A fixed PV panel of same size was placed side by side and tested with the solar tracking system. The test results obtained showed that the solar tracking system produced 14.3W at 8:00am, increases to a maximum of 25.83W at 1:00pm and decreased to 16.28W at 6:00pm while the fixed PV panel produced 5W at 8:00am, increased to a maximum of 25.62W at 1:00pm and decreased to 10.6W at 6:00pm. These results gave the solar tracking system an efficiency increase of 33 percent over the fixed system. The designed system installed in residential homes has capacity to guarantee sustainable, durable and improved power supply.

scholarly journals Development of an Advanced Solar Tracking Energy System

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Samuel Davies ◽  
Sivagunalan Sivanathan ◽  
Ewen Constant ◽  
Kary Thanapalan
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
System Development ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Advanced Control ◽  
Stability Issues

AbstractThis paper describes the design of an advanced solar tracking system development that can be deployed for a range of applications. The work focused on the design and implementation of an advanced solar tracking system that follow the trajectory of the sun’s path to maximise the power capacity generated by the solar panel. The design concept focussed on reliability, cost effectiveness, and scalability. System performance is of course a key issue and is at the heart of influencing the hardware, software and mechanical design. The result ensured a better system performance achieved. Stability issues were also addressed, in relation to optimisation and reliability. The paper details the physical tracker device developed as a prototype, as well as the proposed advanced control system for optimising the tracking.

scholarly journals Dual Axis Solar Tracker with Weather Sensor

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S11) ◽  
pp. 3308-3311
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Control Element ◽  
Sensing Element ◽  
Advanced Level ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
Arduino Uno

This paper presents the outline and execution of simple, easy and cheaper automatic dual axis solar tracking system using Arduino UNO as the control element and light detecting sensors (LDRS) as the sensing element. This project involves advanced level of technology to capture maximum amount of energy using sun’s radiations. The main purpose is to increase the efficiency of tracking system which can rotate in all four directions continuously according to intensity of radiations and for energy conversion. In this, the voltage from panel is calculated from time to time in an interval of 1hr and this voltage is used to sense the weather conditions and display the climatic temperatures

scholarly journals Development of Solar Powered Sprinkler Robot Based on Watering Plant Using IOT Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 2107 (1) ◽  
pp. 012024
Author(s):  
Lim Xin You ◽  
Nordiana Shariffudin ◽  
Mohd Zamri Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Sprinkler System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
Solar Powered

Abstract Nowadays, solar energy’s popularity is growing consistently every year, along with the growth of amazing solar technologies, which is considered to be one of the most popular. Non-renewable energy like petrol and gasoline is being replaced with solar energy, which is renewable energy. The main objective of this project is to design and simulate a robot solar system. The robot is developed using Arduino Mega 2560 as the main brain of the system. This system is equipped with a solar tracking system to track the movement of the sun and LDR is used to detect the presence of sunlight. The solar tracker is used to get the maximum efficiency of solar energy and reduce power losses. In addition, the solar tracker can rotate from 0° - 180°, which is the best angle for the solar panel to reach the sunlight. This robot will be attached to the sprinkler system to perform the watering process. This robot is developed for use in the agriculture field to reduce the manpower and cost of the watering process. Three analyses will be conducted in this project such as solar panel analysis, Wi-Fi connectivity analysis and sprinkler system analysis. The result shows the solar panel will gain the highest intensity of the sunlight at 12.00 pm and a sunny day compared to the other time and a cloudy day. The maximum range of Wi-Fi connectivity and the water pump, time used to finish the watering process and watering area will be discussed.

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