Smart solar tracking system for optimal power generation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lipika Nanda ◽  
A. Dasgupta ◽  
U. K. Rout
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Optimal Power ◽  
Solar Tracking

scholarly journals Modelling and design of a two axis small scale solar tracking system for an ecological small scale house model

2018 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Philippe Dondon ◽  
Pascal Gauterie ◽  
Renaud Charlet
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mathematical Description ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Power Ratio ◽  
Tracking Systems ◽  
Behaviour Modelling ◽  
Solar Tracking

Nowadays power generation is one of the greatest challenges of humanity in the framework of Sustainable Development. For example, as it is globally accepted sun tracking systems allows improvement of solar panel power ratio. In order to illustrate this concept, this paper presents the design and a behaviour modelling of a two axis small scale system for future didactical applications. The principle of tracking is described. Mathematical description is done and a mixed SPICE modelling of the system, including geometrical, optical, electronic linear and non-linear aspects is built. Simulations results are analysed. Practical mechanical and electronic designs are detailed, before conclusion. This small scale solar tracking system is now installed in a eco-friendly small scale house model.

Research on Embedded Sun-Tracking Control System Based on GPS

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 267-270
Author(s):  
Cheng Gang Zhen ◽  
Guo Jie Lu
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Tracking Control ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Elevation Angle ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Angle Sensor ◽  
Gps Positioning ◽  
The Core ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Solar Elevation Angle

To improve the efficiency of the power generation，the scheme of the solar tracking system is designed by analyzing the technical characteristics of the GPS positioning system. The microcontroller is chosen as the core which has realized the initiative sun-tracking to improve the efficiency of the power generation. The solar elevation angle and azimuth are calculated by extracting the GPS real-time datas. The position of the solar panels can be obtained through the angle sensor. Finally, adjust the orientation of the panels by the driving stepping motor to track the sun.

scholarly journals HELIANTHUS - SMART SOLAR PANEL

2013 ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Prof. Shashank Pujari ◽  
Prangyadarshini Behera ◽  
Devendrakumar Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Embedded System ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Fixed Position ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Solar Tracking

The paper outlines an application of smart solar “photovoltaic” power generation. Solar panels are typically in fixed position. They're limited in their energy-generating ability because they cannot consistently take full advantage of maximum sunlight. For more effective solar energy system, the solar panel should be able to align with sunlight as it changes during a given day. The present paper examines the design advantages of creating an intelligent solar tracking system like a helianthus flower using microcontroller based embedded system.

scholarly journals A Misalignment Optical Guiding Module for Power Generation Enhancement of Fixed-Type Photovoltaic Systems

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 687
Author(s):  
Pan ◽  
Yen ◽  
Wang ◽  
Sun ◽  
Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Optical Efficiency ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
System A ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Fixed Type ◽  
The Cost

: This study presents a misalignment light-guiding module to increase the effectiveness of absorbing light. For a general fixed-type photovoltaic (PV) panel, the misalignment light decreases the efficiency of the system. A solar tracking system was installed for obtaining higher power generation. However, the cost of the PV system and maintenance was 5–10 times higher than the general type. In this study, this module is composed of an array of misalignment light-guiding units that consist of a non-axisymmetric compound parabolic curve (NACPC) and a freeform surface collimator. The NACPC efficiently collects the misalignment light within ±30° and guides the light to the collimator. The light has a better uniformity and smaller angle at the exit aperture. The simulation results show that the optical efficiency of the unit was above 70% when the misalignment angle was smaller than 20°. The experimental results show that the power generation of the light-guiding unit was 1.8 times higher than the naked PV panel.

An Innovative Design of the Automatic Solar Tracking Control Scheme

2013 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Jian Yun Bai ◽  
Li Hong Liu ◽  
Xiang Jie Kong
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Tracking Accuracy ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Weather Situation ◽  
Reliable Performance

A double-axis solar tracking system based on horizontal coordinate is adopted. A method of combining the sun trajectory tracking and light intensity sensor is proposed in this tracking system. Detection results of light intensity sensor were used to determine weather situation, control the start -stop of the tracking system. The sun trajectory was calculated by astronomical algorithms to determine the solar orientation. Different interval times were set in different time periods to improve the tracking accuracy. It enhances solar radiation, improves the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic systems and reduces the cost of photovoltaic power generation. This system is simple and easy to achieve. It has lower cost and reliable performance. It can be used in large-scale photovoltaic power plant projects.

scholarly journals A System for Track Sun Trajectory for Increasing Efficiency of Solar Panel Module using Camera

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 273-275
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Tracking Technique ◽  
Temperature Reduction ◽  
Solar Tracking

The Solar power is the future of mankind because is availability on earth and with very less carbon footprint. The solar power in upcoming years will dominant the power generation industry and will improve the climatic conditions of planet earth. The solar panel efficiency is improving as technology is improving. There are many techniques are used for improving the power output from solar panel module like temperature reduction and solar tracking. In solar tracking technique the position of sun is tracked by using different techniques. In this paper we will discuss about the Camera based solar tracking system

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