Intelligent Solar Tracker

2013 ◽  
Vol 415 ◽  
pp. 184-187
Author(s):  
Shaikh Mohammad Fahim ◽  
Maruf Ahmed ◽  
Ahmed Rayhan Mahbub
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
The One

On the verge of exhausting fossil fuels, solar energy is the one of best options for the primary source of energy as it is renewable, eco-friendly and safe to use. An intelligent solar tracker will attempt to navigate to the best angle of exposure of the sun ensuring that the maximum amount of sunlight strikes the panel throughout the day. The main reason for pursuing this paper is to establish the idea that a tracker aided array of PV modules produces more power over a longer time than a stationary array with the same number of modules.

scholarly journals Solar Tracker

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Irfan Danial Hashim ◽  
Ammar Asyraf Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Arief Azizi
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Angle Of Incidence ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
Rotation Of The Earth

Solar Tracker The generation of power from the reduction of fossil fuels is the biggest challenge for the next half century. The idea of converting solar energy into electrical energy using photovoltaic panels holds its place in the front row compared to other renewable sources. But the continuous change in the relative angle of the sun with reference to the earth reduces the watts delivered by solar panel. Conventional solar panel, fixed with a certain angle, limits their area of exposure from the sun due to rotation of the earth. Output of the solar cells depends on the intensity of the sun and the angle of incidence. To solve this problem, an automatic solar cell is needed, where the Solar Tracker will track the motion of the sun across the sky to ensure that the maximum amount of sunlight strikes the panels throughout the day. By using Light Dependent Resistors, it will navigate the solar panel to get the best angle of exposure of light from the sun.

Research on Mode of Solar Automatic Tracker

2013 ◽  
Vol 724-725 ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Zhong Ying Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Trajectory Tracking ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Automatic Tracking ◽  
Tracking Mode ◽  
The World ◽  
New Type ◽  
Solar Tracker

Solar energy, as a new type of energy for sustainable development without pollution, has caught much attention all over the world. Adequately improving the utilization rate of solar illumination is taken as the only means of using solar energy in maximum. This paper introduces two different tracking modes of the solar tracker which can switch automatically: Sensor tracking mode and the sun trajectory tracking mode. These two modes can self-switch and cooperate with each other to achieve high precision of all time automatic tracking.

scholarly journals The Systematic Study of the Feasible Photovoltaics in Eastern Kentucky

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanghyun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Eastern Kentucky ◽  
Run Off

Photovoltaics (PV-also called solar photovoltaic devices) are used to harness the power of the sun via the electronic process that occurs within semiconductor cells. The solar energy is absorbed by the cells, which causes the electrons to break away from their atoms, allowing them to flow within the material to produce electricity. This electricity will become the renewable energy for Kentucky, as the generation of coal will but come to a stop within the near future. Like Denmark who is running on 100% renewable generation we must stride to become fully operational on solar. In the present work, we systematically studied about renewable energy resources, in particular, solar energy for the application of photovoltaic panels in Eastern Kentucky. By analyzing data from our PV cells at Morehead State University designed to follow the direction of the sun for optimized output and by incorporating MPPT charge controllers, we have constructed a maximum power algorithm that performs best for the location. Utilizing these, measurements of daily electricity production in comparison to the average power needed for household use has validated our research. With the advancements in solar cell technology what was once impossible is now reality, as solar power can easily power this region based on our data. Knowing this, being a prime location we can now push to enable the advancement of renewable energy production and become less dependent on fossil fuels, thus creating an infrastructure that will run off solar power.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN PENGGERAK SOLAR PANEL DUA SUMBU UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DAYA PADA SOLAR PANEL TIPE POLIKRISTAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendryanto Wendryanto ◽  
Gede Widayana ◽  
I Wayan Sutaya
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Dc Motor ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Electrical Voltage ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
Is Design ◽  
Sun Light ◽  
Test Result

ABSTRAK     Prototipe ini didesain agar panel surya mampu senantiasa tegak lurus dengan matahari dengan menggunakan Arduino Nano 3.0 Atmega 328 CH340G sebagai control otomatis, serta komponen lain seperti sensor cahaya (LDR) dan motor DC. Prinsip kerja dari mikrokontroler ini dalam penggerak panel surya 2 sumbu ini yaitu output dari sensor LDR diolah oleh mikrokontroler Arduino Nano 3.0 Atmega 328 CH340G dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman. Apabila sensor LDR tidak tegak lurus terhadap matahari, maka akan memiliki nilai tahanan yang berbeda. Jika terjadi perbedaan maka mikrokontroler akan merespon dan menggerakkan motor agar medapat nilai resistansi yang sama. Dari hasil pengujian dengan membandingkan panel surya yang statis, dengan pengerak 1 sumbu dan dengan penggerak 2 sumbu, didapat bahwa panel surya yang dilengkapi dengan penggerak 2 sumbu memiliki daya serap energi matahari yang lebih optimal. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan pengukuran tegangan listrik yang dihasilkan panel surya lebih besar apabila dibandingkan dengan panel surya yang statis maupun yang dengan penggerak 1 sumbu. Dari data yang didapat, terjadi peningkatan tegangan mulai pukul 09.00 dan tegangan maksimal yang didapat terjadi pada pukul 12.00, setelah itu terjadi penurunan tegangan yang dihasilkan. Kata-kata kunci : Arduino Nano 3.0 Atmega 328ch340g, Motor DC, Penggerak Panel Surya 2 Sumbu.ABSTRACTThis prototype is design for has be able to track the position of the sun with using an Arduino Nano 3.0 Atmega 328 CH340G for automatic control, with another component as well as LDR censor, and DC motor. The principle of this microcontroller in solar tracker dual axis is output of LDR censor processed by microcontroller Arduino Nano 3.0 ATmega 328 CH340G with assembly. If the LDR cencor not perpendicular with sun light, so cencor LDR have a deiferification the value of resistance. If that happens, so microcontroller will respond and move the DC motor to get the same value of resistance. Of the test result of compare static solar energy, solar tracker with one axis, and solar tracker with dual axis, be obtained that solar tracking with dual axis have a power to exploit of the sun light is more optimally. This can be proved with measuring of electrical voltage greater than static solar energy as well solar tracker with one axis. From the obtained of data, the increase of electrical voltage start from at 09.00 am and maksimum electrical voltage can be reach from 12.00 am, after that happen decline of electrical voltage. Key Words: Arduino Nano ATmega 328 CH340G, DC Motor, Solar Tracker Dual Axis,

scholarly journals Analysis and study of the potential increase in energy output generated by prototype solar tracking, roof mounted solar panels

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1381
Author(s):  
Jacek Harazin ◽  
Andrzej Wróbel
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Potential Increase ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
Analysis And Study

Roof mounted solar panels come in form of fixed panels, unable to adjust to sun’s position during day and throughout the year. As an effect, the efficiency of such solution is usually dependent on the roof slope and position of the building in relation to sun’s day arc during seasons. These problems can be bypassed in free standing solar installations by equipping solar panels with solar tracker installations. Thanks to solar tracking, solar panels can be dynamically positioned perpendicular to the sun position and gather energy more efficiently throughout the day. This article presents a possibility of creating a roof mounted solar tracking panel to increase its efficiency. A prototype of solar tracking panel with two axes of movement was designed with an intention of an easy adaptation to being mounted on sloped surfaces of building roofs. A reference stationary panel was used to compare the efficiency of both solutions. A 5-day study was carried out to determine if the proposed solution could provide any benefits. Based on the study, the authors made an attempt to draw a conclusion whether the design could considerably increase the solar energy output to be worth the extra spending associated with solar tracker installation.

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.

New Automatic Solar Tracker with High Precision

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 683-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Ju Sui ◽  
Zhi Bo Wang ◽  
Kai Yuan Yao ◽  
Tian Qi Li ◽  
Hua Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
High Precision ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Ambient Light ◽  
Solar Tracker

A new solar tracker is designed and tested. The solar tracker is an all-weather solar machine aiming at the sun automatically with high precision. An embedded CPU is used as the control unit, calculating the position of the sun according to geography. Two light intensity detecting chips are used; one of them is to measure the ambient light intensity while the other is to check whether the tracker is directed to the sun well. The result of the first chip determines whether the second chip will be put into use. In this way it is guaranteed that the tracker operates well either with sufficient ambient light or not. Two step motors are used to drive the solar energy collector. The solar tracker has been produced and tested, showing satisfying tracking effect.

scholarly journals Review on Optimising Solar PV Efficiency by Using Tracking and Cooling System

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Anil Khatri ◽  
Prof. Nitin Tenguria
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel

The increasing energy demand, continuous drawback of the existing sources of fossil fuels and increasing concern about environmental pollution pushed researchers to explore new technologies for the production of electricity from clean sources, renewable such as solar, wind etc. Solar energy is the oldest primary source of energy. It is a source of clean, renewable energy and it is found in abundance in every part of the world. Using solar energy is possible to convert it into mechanical energy or electricity with adequate efficiency. In this paper of the present of principal of solar cell and the temperature effect. And the Information about the quality and amount of solar energy available at a specific location is of prime importance for the development of a solar energy system. However, the amount of electricity that is obtained is directly proportional to the intensity of sunlight falling on the photovoltaic panel.

scholarly journals An Efficient Microcontroller Based Sun Tracker Control for Solar Cell Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 2743
Author(s):  
E.M.H. Arif ◽  
J. Hossen ◽  
G. Ramana Murthy ◽  
Jesmeen M. Z. H. ◽  
J. Emerson Raja
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Control System ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Cell Orientation ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Cell Systems

<p>The solar energy is fast becoming a different means of electricity resource. Now in world Fossil fuels are seriously depleting thus the need for another energy source is a necessity. To create effective utilization of its solar, energy efficiency must be maximized. An attainable way to deal with amplifying the power output of sun-powered exhibit is by sun tracking. This paper presents the control system for a solar cell orientation device which follows the sun in real time during daytime.</p>

scholarly journals EN Solar panels work and control system modeling in LabVIEW and LTSpice XVII. Comparison of the perspectives of panels using

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
O. Drozd ◽  
L. Scherbak
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
System Modeling ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Solar Tracker ◽  
Solar Electricity

This paper is dedicated to the research of solar energy issues, namely to increase the efficiency of solar panels and to compare the performance of solar panels in different configurations. The author researches and compares the performance of solar panels with and without trackers. The sun is an inexhaustible source of energy that mankind has yet to appreciate. Solar energy is the kinetic energy of radiation (mainly light) generated by thermonuclear reactions in the bowels of the sun. Solar energy is one such alternative, the neglect of which will in the near future lead to catastrophic consequences for humanity. Solar energy is a progressive method of obtaining various types of energy through solar radiation. Solar energy is one of the most promising and dynamic renewable energy sources (RES). Each year, the increase in commissioned capacity is approximately 40-50%. In the last fifteen years alone, the proportion of solar electricity in the world has exceeded the 5% mark. To increase the efficiency of solar panels, designers and engineers are developing new devices and devices, one of which is a solar tracker. A solar tracker is a device that allows you to control the movement of the sun across the sky, as well as move the solar panel to the position where the absorption of sunlight is most effective. After the conducted experiment , calculations an comparison we can see the next results. Without the solar tracker our panel generated maximum power in 2.4 Watt. After the solar tracking system integration, our panel generated almost 20 (19.8) Watt of power! After this comparison we can tell that the generated power increase in 8.25 Watts. We can also admit that the amount of generated power depends on light intensity. But solar panels are the most effective when the solar beam falls perpendicular to solar cell and solar panel is at an angle of 75 – 85 degrees

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