UV Sensor Based Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System: Implementation and Analysis

The project focuses on increasing the efficieny of dual-axis solar tracking system by utilizing the UV sensor over the cliched LDR sensors. LDR reaches a saturation and lowers efficency in cloud effect; however on the other hand, UV sensors increases efficieny in cloud effect since UV radiations get

Project Title

UV Sensor Based Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System: Implementation and Analysis

Project Area of Specialization

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Project Summary

The project focuses on increasing the efficieny of dual-axis solar tracking system by utilizing the UV sensor over the cliched LDR sensors. LDR reaches a saturation and lowers efficency in cloud effect; however on the other hand, UV sensors increases efficieny in cloud effect since UV radiations gets entrapped and doesn't reach a saturation level as LDRs.

Project Objectives

Bringing an innovation in the world of renewable power resources by overcoming the limitation of cliched LDR with a robust UV sensor, thus improved tracking movement and PV energy generation.

Project Implementation Method

The project comprises of two modules; DAST with LDR sensor and DAST with UV sensor. Two Raspberry Pi modules are used along with its operating system (python programming) of the servomotors for daily and elevation angle adjustment from the output of UV sensors and LDR sensors. The two sensors are designated to elavation angle and other two to daily angle. If-else logic is used to compare the values and move the servomotors accordingly. PLA-F material is used for the 3D-designing of servo-case, axis-rotator, bottom case, and plate catcher on AUTODESK.

Benefits of the Project

Static solar plates are less efficient than the single-axis solar tracking system (SAST). Similarly, SAST is less efficient than the dual-axis solar tracking system (DAST). However, DAST with LDR sesnors is less efficient than the DAST with UV sensors. Therefore, this project will help meet the need of power supply by utilizing the sun's energy to greater extend, overcoming the energy crisis in Pakistan.

This project can be implemented in Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, the first ever utility scale solar power plant in the country, to further increase the efficiency.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The final delivery includes a 30-days output analysis between LDR sensor module and UV sensor muodule. The output will be in graphical form, deriving data from two models placed under the sunlight in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. The model will remain at the position all day despite the weather change to ensure authenticity of results and avoid any biasing.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Energy

Other Industries

Core Technology

Others

Other Technologies

Internet of Things (IoT), 3D/4D Printing, Clean Tech

Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action

Required Resources

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