Development of Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System

Followed by growing energy consumption, gives an enormous birth to pollution concern. Hence, the demand for alternative energy extract is vocally coming into effect. In pursuit of unreliable energy resource entails photovoltaic power generation. Basically Maximum Power Point

Project Title

Development of Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System

Project Area of Specialization

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Project Summary

Followed by growing energy consumption, gives an enormous birth to pollution concern. Hence, the demand for alternative energy extract is vocally coming into effect. In pursuit of unreliable energy resource entails photovoltaic power generation.

Basically Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) works on two basic components, dc-dc converter and its controller. Many different method are there to catch MPP.Harness to environmental friendly gesture it directly converts energy through solar radiation into electricityThe system unflinching utilization offers it to much importance. However, PF remains at low position in light of dead zone in optimum input current. Although the MPPT at small & as well as at large scale are used to achieve maximum power. This system is most popular in all PV systems, this system is used to reach MPP automatically from solar modules. This method is actually use to catch maximum efficiency from PV cell.

Project Objectives

The following are main objectives of the research for traditional MPPT To investigate process of MPPT.

• To develop simpler and cheap model.
• To controls PV array voltages.
• To improve the efficiency.

Project Implementation Method

Dual axis solar tracker can simultaneously track sun’s radiation in both horizontal and vertical axis. They use the same principle as the mountings of astronomical telescopes. In order to achieve maximum efficiency, the device tracks seasonal variations and daily tilt.

The work focuses on the design and fabrication of automatic dual axis solar tracker prototype using Arduino code based on microcontroller along with fundamental of solar panel parameter and its use. The device is able to simulate the sun’s tracking of 12 months within few minutes thus, implementing automation mechanism in tracking system.

Benefits of the Project

The main goal is to keep solar PV panel perpendicular to the sun throughout the day in order to increase the energy generation. Dual axis solar tracking system can be an effective way to increase the efficiency of solar cells.

The devastating problem on both biotic and abiotic components of our home (i.e. pollution) can be reduced by using solar energy as the major source for power generation. The natural gift like fossil fuels, woods, etc. which are limited in amount can be saved from crisis and extinction. For people, due to its more efficiency and less harmful impacts dual axis solar tracking system might be good decision for the intermediate future. So, this project can practically demonstrate effect of this variation to people.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Solar tracking systems continually orient photovoltaic panels towards the sun and can help maximize your investment in PV system.

• One-time investment which provides higher efficiency and flexibility on dependency.

• Energy production is an optimum and energy output is increased year around.

Solar panel is mainly made from semiconductor materials. Si used as the major component of solar panels, which is maximum 24.5% efficient. Unless highly efficient solar panels are invented, the only way to enhance the performance of a solar panel is to increase the intensity of light falling on it. Three ways of increasing the efficiency of the solar panels are through increase of cell efficiency, maximizing the power output and the use of a tracking system. MPPT technology will only offer maximum power which can be received from stationary arrays of solar panels at any given time. The technology cannot however increase generation of power when the sun is not aligned with the system.

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Manufacturing

Other Industries

Core Technology

Artificial Intelligence(AI)

Other Technologies

Sustainable Development Goals

Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production

Required Resources

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