“Review of Semi Automatic Dual Axis Solar Tracking”
- May 26, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Mechanical Engineering
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VI, Issue V, May 2019 | ISSN 2321–2705
“Review of Semi Automatic Dual Axis Solar Tracking”
Neelesh Gupta1, Rajeev Arya2, Amit Khare3, Nilesh Diwakar4
1PG Student, Thermal Department, Truba Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Bhopal, M.P, India
2Professor & Director, Truba Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Bhopal, M.P India
3Professor & HOD of Mechanical, Truba Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Bhopal, M.P India
4Professor & Principal, Truba Institute of Engineering and Science Technology, Bhopal, M.P India
Abstract: – Several studies reflect that scholars had made many types of research on solar panels, Conversion of solar energy into electric energy, tracking of sun, etc. In continuation of aforesaid research, this paper highlights the work done in experimenting with the Semiautomatic Dual Axis Solar Tracking of solar panels. Eventually, some researchers had done sun tracking through the LDR, light sensor and a photodetector. And it has been observed that these tracking systems, help in generating 20-23% extra power in comparison to fixed axis solar panel system. We will deploy the solar tracking system and experiment it by using the Actuator (by programming C) which will be optimized with the help of Keil software through microcontrollers. The actuator will design by me has Motor which runs via C programming and will be based on displacement. Thus, it will be 5 times cheaper than other tracking system counterpart available in market value. The experiment will conduct in Madhya Pradesh state located in the centre of India and has about 300 sunny days per year with annual mean daily global solar radiation in the range of 5-7 kWh/m2/day. Hence, the experiment duration chosen for solar tracking will be from 8 am (IST) to 4 pm (IST), during which sun rays are almost perpendicular on the panel. During my study, it was observed that the other technology/equipment used for sun tracking, were less successful mainly because of seasonal variations and unable to move according to Sun path. These gaps were overcome to large extent through programming-based motor operated Actuator, where the Sun can be tracked in all the seasons (Summer, Spring, Monsoon, Winter) ensuring that Sun rays are perpendicular and help in maximizing output at a reasonable cost. Although initially, it is costly in comparison to fixing axis panel, but in long run yields to more maximum output.
Keywords: Solar energy, solar tracker, actuator, solar panel, Single axis tracking, Dual-axis tracking, Keil software, microcontroller, pro software.
