A Review on Solar Tracking System: A Technique of Solar Power Output Enhancement

The Solar power is the future of mankind because is availability on earth and with very less carbon footprint. The solar power in upcoming years will dominant the power generation industry and will improve the climatic conditions of planet earth. The solar panel efficiency is improving as technology is improving. There are many techniques are used for improving the power output from solar panel module like temperature reduction and solar tracking. In solar tracking technique the position of sun is tracked by using different techniques. In this paper we will discuss about the Camera based solar tracking system

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Intelligence Solar Power System with Mobile Power Analysis

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology ◽

10.48175/ijarsct-941 ◽

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

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Design and Implementation of Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System with GSM Fault Reporting Capability

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.724-725.43 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 724-725 ◽

pp. 43-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yu En Wu ◽

Kuo Chan Huang

Keyword(s):

Power System ◽

Power Efficiency ◽

Solar Power ◽

Tracking System ◽

Elevation Angle ◽

Azimuth Angle ◽

The Sun ◽

Solar Panels ◽

Sensing Element ◽

Solar Tracking

This paper presents a smart dual-axis solar tracking system, its architecture includes sensors, embedded controllers, AC motors, Integrated electric putter design biaxial institutions, and the GSM automatic report of fault notification, to achieve autonomous tracking solar track system and adjust the solar panels to reach the maximum smooth by tracking the solar azimuth angle and elevation angle, and ensure that the solar panels with the sun to maintain the vertical in any time and any place, thus achieving the best power efficiency. This system proposed a dual-axis design, and an embedded controller used as the main system controller to detect voltage difference and determine the solar azimuth angle with four groups of CDS as a sensing element. To lock the sun, the solar panels be perpendicular via the moving of AC motor (EW) and motorized faders (north-south). The control system software using C language can be extremely fast and accurate tracking of the solar angle, and dual-axis operation with recovery mode to save the power loss. Finally, we have the actual analysis and verification of benefit of power generation in this paper, from this experimental results, we can verify the integration of build dual-axis solar tracking system and solar power system have promoted 30% generating power capacity more than fixed solar power system and has low failure rate. It can improve the problem of traditional tracking system reliability and greatly enhance the usefulness of this system.

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Electric Power Optimizing Of Solar Panel SystemThrough Solar Tracking Implementation; A Case Study in Pekanbaru

INSIST ◽

10.23960/ins.v2i2.85 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

Adhy Prayitno ◽

Muhammad Irvan ◽

Sigit Nurharsanto ◽

Wahyu Fajar Yantoa

Keyword(s):

Electric Power ◽

Power Output ◽

Tracking System ◽

Incident Light ◽

Electrical Power ◽

Solar Panel ◽

Electric Power Output ◽

Solar Tracking ◽

Panel Surface ◽

Electrical Power Output

Observations and measurements have been conducted towards a solar panel electric power output that is utilized by a solar tracking system. The electrical power output depends on the position of the sun and time and the direction of the panel surface against the angle of the incident light. For power optimization, the solar panel surface should always be directed perpendicular to the direction of the sunlight falling to the surface of the panel. The application of the solar tracking system controlled by a micro controller gives the expected results. The electrical power output of a static solar panel mounted on a fixed position becomes the benchmark of the output electric power value in this study. The measurement results of the electric power output of the solar panel with sun tracking system shows a significant increase in sunny weather conditions.The average increase of that is about 57.3%.Keywords: LDR, micro controller, optimal power output, performance improvment, sun tracking,

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MEDIUM SIZE DUAL-AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM WITH SUNLIGHT INTENSITY COMPARISON METHOD AND FUZZY LOGIC IMPLEMENTATION

Jurnal Teknologi ◽

10.11113/jt.v77.6468 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 77 (17) ◽

Author(s):

Azwaan Zakariah ◽

Mahdi Faramarzi ◽

Jasrul Jamani Jamian ◽

Mohd Amri Md Yunus

Keyword(s):

Fuzzy Logic ◽

Solar Irradiance ◽

Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽

Solar Power ◽

Tracking System ◽

Medium Size ◽

The Sun ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Pv Panel ◽

Solar Tracking

Nowadays, renewable energy such as solar power has become important for electricity generation, and solar power systems have been installed in homes. Furthermore, solar tracking systems are being continuously improved by researchers around the world, who focus on achieving the best design and thus maximizing the efficiency of the solar power system. In this project, a fuzzy logic controller has been integrated and implemented in a medium-scale solar tracking system to achieve the best real-time orientation of a solar PV panel toward the sun. This project utilized dual-axis solar tracking with a fuzzy logic intelligent method. The hardware system consists of an Arduino UNO microcontroller as the main controller and Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensors for sensing the maximum incident intensity of solar irradiance. Initially, two power window motors (one for the horizontal axis and the other for the vertical axis) coordinate and alternately rotate to scan the position of the sun. Since the sun changes its position all the time, the LDR sensors detect its position at five-minute intervals through the level of incident solar irradiance intensity measured by them. The fuzzy logic controller helps the microcontroller to give the best inference concerning the direction to which the solar PV panel should rotate and the position in which it should stay. In conclusion, the solar tracking system delivers high efficiency of output power with a low power intake while it operates.

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CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS

Procedings of Azerbaijan High Technical Educational Institutions - PAHTEI-Procedings of Azerbaijan High Technical Educational Institutions ◽

10.36962/pahtei0905202137 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 09 (05) ◽

pp. 37-41

Author(s):

Elnur Hasanov Elnur Hasanov

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Bridge Circuit ◽

Tracking System ◽

Electric Circuit ◽

Electrical Circuit ◽

Solar Panels ◽

System A ◽

Solar Tracking ◽

Working Principle ◽

Element Base

This article examines solar energy, ways to increase efficiency in the production of solar energy, the solar tracking system and the importance of its construction, as well as the principles of building this system. An electric circuit based on the H-bridge scheme has been proposed for the automatic control of the solar tracking system. The working principle of the electric circuit based on the H-bridge circuit is explained. It has been shown that the efficiency of a solar tracking system depends on the performance of the element base, motor and software used in the system. A truth table has been compiled to ensure motor control and to write the appropriate controller program. Keywords: Solar energy, solar panel, motor, H-bridge circuit

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The design of a sunlight-focusing and solar tracking system: A potential application for the degradation of pharmaceuticals in water

Chemosphere ◽

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.09.114 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 214 ◽

pp. 452-461 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Yen-Ching Lin ◽

Sri Chandana Panchangam ◽

Li-Chun Liu ◽

Angela Yu-Chen Lin

Keyword(s):

Potential Application ◽

Tracking System ◽

System A ◽

Solar Tracking

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Design and Development of a Single-Axis Solar Tracking System

International Multidisciplinary Research Journal ◽

10.25081/imrj.2021.v11.7246 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 13-24

Author(s):

Md. Taslim Mahmud Bhuyain ◽

Robin Kuri ◽

Nayeem Al-Tamzid Bhuiyan ◽

Md Sahadat Hossain Sagor ◽

Riazul Haidar

Keyword(s):

Power Output ◽

High Speed ◽

Tracking System ◽

Solar Panel ◽

The Sun ◽

Maximum Light ◽

Initial Cost ◽

Solar Tracking ◽

To Receive ◽

Over Time

With solar tracking, it will become possible to generate more energy since the solar panel can maintain a perpendicular profile to the rays of the sun. Even though the initial cost of setting up the tracking system is considerably high, there are cheaper options that have been proposed over time. This research discuss the design and construction of a prototype for a solar tracking system that has a single axis of freedom. Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) are used for sunlight detection. The control circuit is based on an ATMega328P microcontroller. It was programmed to detect sunlight via the LDRs before actuating the servo to position the solar panel. The solar panel is positioned where it is able to receive maximum light. As compared to other motors, the servo motors are able to maintain their torque at high speed. They are also more efficient with efficiencies in the range of 80-90%. Servos can supply roughly twice their rated torque for short periods. Through tracking, there will be increased exposure of the panel to the sun, making it have increased power output. The trackers can either be dual or single axis trackers. As a single tracking system is cheaper, less complex, and still achieves the required efficiency, so it was used.

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