Synchronized Dual Axis Movement of Multiple Solar Panels Using One Controlling unit for Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT

Project Title

Synchronized Dual Axis Movement of Multiple Solar Panels Using One Controlling unit for Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT

Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject Summary

Electrical energy can be obtained from solar energy by using solar panels. This type of conversion is environment friendly unlike Thermal and Nuclear Power Plants. It enhances the clean and emission free production of energy. In Solar Power Plants, primary energy source is free of cost and has no running cost. The main concern related to Solar Power Plant is low efficiency of solar panels. Low efficiency can be improved by tracking the maximum power point (MPPT) of solar panels. The MPPT can be achieved by changing the position of solar panel according to movement of Sun. The position of solar panel can be changed by single axis rotation and dual axis rotation. In current project, dual axis rotation of solar panel will be used for MPPT because of its greater efficiency than single axis rotation. Further the dual axis movement of two solar panels will be synchronized using one controlling unit. This will show a look of Solar Power Plant. Proteus based simulations and a small scale physical implementation of our project will be presented at the end. The developed system can be used on commercial level (Solar power plant, solar auto-mobiles, Spaceships and Satellites etc) as well as on domestic level.  

Project Objectives

1. Proteus based simulation will be performed for dual axis movement of solar panel.
2. Dual axis movement of solar panel will be implemented for maximum power point tracking to improve its efficiency.
3.  Movement of two solar panels will be synchronized by using one controlling unit. This will show a look solar plant.

Project Implementation Method

Steps for project implementation are given below.

• Selection of area of interest.
• Selection of project.
• Literature review
• Software implementation
•  Using Kiel tool to Writing code for Arduino
• Using Proteus for Simulation
•  Hardware implementation
• Design of mechanical structure
• Dual axis movement of solar panel
• Synchronizing the movement of two solar panels using one controller.
• Results
• Report writing
• Presentation and Defense

Benefits of the Project

1. It enhances the clean and emission free power production.
2. Primary source is free and natural.
3.  It can contribute against global warming.
4. It can be used for small and medium scale power generation.
5. For power generation at remote places where power lines are not accessible
6. For domestic backup power system
7. It can be used at large scale for load sharing with grid.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

1. Proteus based simulation for dual axis movement of solar panel.
2. Physical model: Dual axis synchronized movement of two solar panels using one controlling unit.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry Energy Other Industries Manufacturing Core Technology Clean TechOther Technologies Shared EconomySustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic GrowthRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	77500
Solar Panel	Equipment	2	6000	12000
LDRs	Equipment	15	100	1500
Motor Drive	Equipment	4	4000	16000
Stepper Motor	Equipment	4	5000	20000
Shipment Cost	Equipment	1	8000	8000
Arduino	Equipment	2	5000	10000
Others	Miscellaneous	1	10000	10000