Realization of a Dual Axis Solar Tracking System
Abstract
The effective use of renewable energy sources is very important today. Energy resources are limited and it is necessary to make maximum use of renewable energy. In this study, a dual-axis solar tracking system was implemented in the photovoltaic system in order to obtain the maximum possible energy from solar energy. In the solar tracking system, chestnut material is used as the vertical holder in the mechanical arrangement, and iron is used as the solar panel holder. By using a total of 4 LDRs at 4 corners of the solar panel, Arduino-based solar tracking on vertical and horizontal axis was carried out. The solar panel power used in the system is 45W, a geared DC motor on the horizontal axis and a linear DC motor on the vertical axis. As a result of the implemented application, a system that performs sensitive sun tracking has been realized and higher efficiency has been obtained compared to a static PV system.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Recep Ünsal
0000-0001-5645-6814
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 30, 2022
Submission Date
September 6, 2021
Acceptance Date
January 21, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 2022 Volume: 9 Number: 1
Cited By
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