Abstract
AUTOMATIC DUAL-AXIS SOLAR TRACKER WITH SOLAR PANEL
Arjun Dutta*, Abhirup Majumder and Akash Das
ABSTRACT
Solar energy is clean source of energy that has a much lower environmental impact than conventional energy. Solar energy has been increasing in a wide range of applications. Even though the wide usages of solar energy, the efficiency is not up to mark. Upon scheffler dish principle in practical the solar panel is parabolic in shape. This paper focuses on low cost dual axis solar tracking system to magnify the use of solar energy. To enhance the efficiency, combination of two types of solar tracking designs are implemented. LDR and servo motor is selected as the driving mechanism of the model. Dual axis is more acceptable as it?s efficiency is more. The four active sensors present constantly monitor the sun and rotates the panel towards the direction of maximum intensity obtained. With the implementation the proposed configuration the additional energy generated is around 25% to 30%.there is very less consumption of energy by the system itself. The system have increased efficiency and reduced cost so that it can be implemented mainly in rural area.
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