scholarly journals A comparative analysis of the tracking angles and fixed angle systems during sunny and cloudy days under Iraqi conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talib Sabah Hussein ◽  
Kadhim Nasir Fadhil ◽  
Zaid H. Al-Tameemi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Fixed Angle ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Higher Power

<p>This paper describes design tow systems tracking angles and fixed angle solar panel to improve the performance of solar energy, during the sunny and cloudy days. Depending on the development of the solar tracking system and amount of solar energy captured by the solar panel per day actually, the project is designed with AT 89552 MC depending upon the light falls on (LDR), data will be reading by AT 89552 MC. and changing the direction of a motor in this direction the solar panel will be moving to capture the maximum of solar energy. The tracking angle solar panel has been efficient than a fixed angle. The results show that the tracking angle solar panel has been more efficient than a fixed angle in sunny and cloudy days in morning and afternoon. The tracking angles system generating higher power than the fixed angle system in a morning. The maximum power occurred during the tracking angles system and fixed angle system in the morning, due to drop efficiency of the panels they get heated during the afternoon.</p>

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.

scholarly journals Development of Automatic Solar Tracking System for Small Solar Energy System

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.18) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Musse Mohamud Ahmed ◽  
Mohammad Kamrul Hasan ◽  
Mohammad Shafiq
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Maximum Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Angular Movement ◽  
Solar Tracking

The main purpose of this paper is to present a novel idea that is based on design and development of an automatic solar tracker system that tracks the Sun's energy for maximum energy output achievement. In this paper, a novel automatic solar tracking system has been developed for small-scale solar energy system. The hardware part and programming part have been concurrently developed in order for the solar tracking system to be possible for it to operate accurately. Arduino Uno R3, Sensor Shield V4 Digital Analog Module, LDR (Light Dependent Resistor), MPU-6050 6DOF 3 Axis Gyroscope has been used for tracking the angular sun movement as shown in Fig. 1. Accelerometer, High-Efficiency Solar Panel, and Tower Pro MG90S Servo Motor have been used for the hardware part. High-level programming language has been embedded in the hardware to operate the tracking system effectively. The tracking system has shown significant improvement of energy delivery to solar panel comparing to the conventional method. All the results will be shown in the full paper. There are three contributions the research presented in this paper which are, i.e. perfect tracking system, the comparison between the static and tracking system and the development of Gyroscope angular movement system which tracks the angular movement of the sun along with another tracking system.  

scholarly journals Design of Solar Tracking System for Capturing Maximum Amount of Solar Energy

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 145-147
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Tracking

This paper proposes a design of solar tracking system for capturing maximum amount of solar energy by rotating the solar panel. From sun rise to sun set, the sun changes its direction several times due to which the static solar panel fails to capture maximum solar energy throughout the day. Therefore, it is required to develop a system that is capable of generating electrical energy by making use of maximum amount of solar energy. This paper discloses about the rotatable solar tracking system capable of rotating along the sun direction for tracking maximum amount of solar energy. This advanced technology not only utilize the solar energy more effectively but also improves the efficiency of whole system.

scholarly journals Arduino Based Solar Tracking System for Energy Improvement of PV Solar Panel

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 2257-2261
Author(s):  
Smita Dinker
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Maximum Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Servo Motor ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Fixed Panel

Solar energy is a clean, easily accessible and abundantly available alternative energy source in nature. Getting solar energy from nature is very beneficial for power generation. Using a fixed Photovoltaic panels extract maximum energy only during 12 noon to 2 PM in Nigeria which results in less energy efficiency. Therefore, the need to improve the energy efficiency of PV solar panel through building a solar tracking system cannot be over-emphasized. Photovoltaic panels must be perpendicular with the sun in order to get maximum energy. The methodology employed in this work includes the implementation of an Arduino based solar tracking system. Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) are used to sense the intensity of sunlight and hence the PV solar panel is adjusted accordingly to track maximum energy. The mechanism uses servo motor to control the movement of the solar panel. The microcontroller is used to control the servo motor based on signals received from the LDRs. The result of this work has clearly shown that the tracking solar panel produces more energy compared to a fixed panel.

scholarly journals Automatic Solar Panel Tracking System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 264-269
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Controlled System ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
External Power Source ◽  
External Power ◽  
R 134A ◽  
The One

Solar Energy is the one of best renewable source of alternative energy. The efficiency of the solar panel can be improved more by tracking it in such way that it always faces perpendicular to the sun-rays throughout the day rather than it is kept fixed at an angle. At present, there are three methods for solar tracking, out of which refrigerant method is found to be more efficient as it is of a passive type and requires no external power source for its operation. In this project we have used R-134a [Tetrafluoroethene (CF3CH2F)] as the refrigerant medium for tracking the panel. To store the refrigerant, we have made use of two canisters and a copper conduit for connecting the canisters. The tracking system works on the principle of Differential Pressure Controlled system where high-pressure refrigerant from one canister to other flows and due to imbalance in the weight of canisters, the panel will tilt in the direction of the side where the weight is high due to gravity. Thus, our main objective is to harvest more solar energy at a much lower cost than the available trackers.

scholarly journals Sunflower Mimic Robot for Development of Dual Axis Solar Tracking System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S3) ◽  
pp. 554-557
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
The Sun ◽  
It Use ◽  
Dc Motors ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Power Yield

This Today's world depends upon utilization of some form of energy. Be it use of mobiles, vehicles, power supply in houses etc., everything functions on the basis of energy input. The use of energy derived from fossil fuels began in early 1800 and is used till date. In the current theme that calls for saving energy and reducing pollution, it’s undoubtedly of great significance to make full use of solar energy. The solar panel system sprouted with the use of a simple magnifying glass to concentrate solar energy which has now revolutionized by using a much higher solar panel system. The framework consists of webcam, electronic circuit, Microprocessor and two DC motors. This solar tracking system is autonomous, dual axis and hybrid type. This tracking system is camera-based and can track the sun continuously. By using Region of Interest algorithm, we can get the sun coordinates from the frame. These values are sent to the microcontroller to actuate the motors and reposition the panel. This framework works free of its primary settings and can be utilized in any geological area. It holds the solar panel opposite to illumination of sun to get the most extreme solar energy and hence produce most effective power yield for the duration of the day. This study yields an output of up to 2-3% increase from a stationary solar panel.

scholarly journals Increasing the efficiency of solar panel by solar tracking system

2020 ◽  
Vol 993 ◽  
pp. 012124
Author(s):  
A Imthiyas ◽  
S. Prakash ◽  
N Vijay ◽  
A Alwin Abraham ◽  
B Ganesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tracking System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Tracking

scholarly journals Intelligence Solar Power System with Mobile Power Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Balaji K ◽  
Dharshan T R ◽  
Mahendran P ◽  
Priyadharsini R
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Power Analysis ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Reducing Costs

The renewable energies, solar energy is the only energy gained its popularity and importance quickly. Through the solar tracking system, we can produce an abundant amount of energy which makes the solar panel’s workability much more efficient. Perpendicular proportionality of the solar panel with the sun rays is the reason lying behind its efficiency. Pecuniary, its installation charge is high provided cheaper options are also available. The main control circuit is based upon NodeMcu microcontroller. Programming of this device is done in the manner that the LDR sensor, in accordance with the detection of the sun rays, will provide direction to the DC Motor that in which way the solar panel is going to revolve. Through this, the solar panel is positioned in such a manner that the maximum amount of sun rays could be received. Though a hike in the efficiency of the solar panel had a handsome increase still perfection was a far-fetched goal for it. Below 40%, most of the panels still hover to operate. Consequently, peoples are compelled to purchase a number of panels in order to meet their energy demands or purchase single systems with large outputs. Availability of the solar cells types with higher efficiencies is on provided they are too costly to purchase. Ways to be accessed for increasing solar panel efficiencies are a plethora in number still one of the ways to be availed for accomplishing the said purpose while reducing costs, is tracking. Tracking helps in the wider projection of the panel to the Sun with increased power output. It could be dual or single axis tracker

Design and Realization of Solar Energy Maximum Power Point Automatic Tracking System

2013 ◽  
Vol 339 ◽  
pp. 533-538
Author(s):  
Gang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Wind Velocity ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Driving Mechanism ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Energy Maximum ◽  
Power Point

Aiming at the low generating efficiency of the current solar energy generating system, solar energy maximum power point tracking control system based on STC89C52 is designed and made. The photoelectric detection and tracking is adopted as the control mode in the system. By using stepping motor as driving mechanism, comprehensive trace of the sun is realized by controlling the movement of tracking mechanism in the horizontal and pitching directions. Based on this, real-time detection of wind velocity and change of wind direction is realized by wind velocity and direction transducer which is equipped on the tracking mechanism, which makes the system automatically avoid the typhoon above level 8 to weaken the damage to panel by the storm. The experiment results of model machine indicate that the system has reliable performance which can satisfy the need of auto-solar track, it can also make the panel orient towards east again after darkness to realize daily circular run and it is of relatively high practical value.

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