International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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MPPT Based Solar Sun Tracker Using IOT Mohit Patil1, Anurag Bhat2, Prafull Neve3, Pravin Garud4, Prof. Shekhar Gulwade5 1Mohit Patil SPPU (Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering)
2Anurag Bhat SPPU ((Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering) 3Prafull Neve SPPU ((Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering)
4Pravin Garud SPPU ((Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering) 5 Asst. Professor Shekhar Gulwade Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, JSCOE, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract - Photovoltaic modules provide a workable
the PV panels determines how much power they can produce.
answer to the issue of power generation in remote regions by directly and cleanly converting sunshine into electricity. When there is a relatively low demand for electrical power, they are extremely helpful. Rather than installing additional panels, we can utilize a tracking system, which increases power, to maximize the amount of electricity extracted according to demand. By ensuring that PV modules are always facing the sun during the day, the solar tracker built and designed for this project maximizes the power production of the modules. Any scenario where solar modules are utilized could employ the tracker. This would prove particularly efficacious in scenarios where minimal modules are needed and optimal efficiency is paramount. Key Words: Photovolatic Modules, Electricity Generation
A static PV panel's incident radiation changes continuously due to the ongoing variation of the sun-earth relative location. When the direction of solar radiation on the panel surface is perpendicular, the point of maximum received energy is obtained. Installing a photovoltaic panel on a solar tracking device that tracks the sun's path can therefore boost the panel's output energy. The PV conversion efficiency of the system is increased because, in contrast to traditional fixed PV panels, mobile PV panels powered by solar trackers are maintained at optimal insolation throughout the Sun's cycle. PV panels with solar trackers installed may see tens of percent increases in output energy, particularly in the summer when solar energy is more valuable. Solar cells, also referred to as photo-voltaic or PV cells, transform solar radiation into DC electricity. Compared to other renewable energy sources, photovoltaics (PVs) have the extra benefit of being noiseless and requiring little upkeep. A tracking system needs to be able to track during cloud cover, return the collector to its starting position at the end of the day, and track the sun with a particular degree of accuracy.
Sun Tracking,
1. INTRODUCTION Solar energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources because of its enormous potential for conversion into electrical power. The Photo-Voltaic (PV) effect, which converts solar radiation into electrical energy, is a very promising technology that has no ecological impact and is quiet, clean, and dependable. It also requires very little maintenance. Sales in this market segment have grown exponentially over the last several years, indicating a significant demand for photovoltaic conversion systems in the next decades. The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) recently released market research estimates stating that the installed power of PV conversion equipment climbed from approximately 1 GW in 2001 to nearly 23 GW in 2009.
Growing in popularity quickly, solar energy is a significant way to increase the amount of renewable energy available. Therefore, it is essential that those working in engineering professions are familiar with the technology related to this field. The design and development of a microcontrollerbased solar panel tracking system is presented in this study. Because solar tracking keeps the solar array pointed toward the sun, more energy may be generated. Eventually, a functional system will be shown to verify the design. Issues and potential fixes will also be discussed.
Although PV panel conversion efficiency has steadily increased due to technology advancements, the majority of commercial panels still have efficiencies of little more than 20%. The technological community that works with solar energy harnessing technology is always looking for new ways to improve the conversion efficiency of PV panels. Solutions for increasing PV efficiency include solar tracking, optimizing the geometry of the solar cells, increasing their capacity to capture light, using new materials, etc. The amount of light radiation that enters
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1.1 LITERATURE REVIEW Design and construction of a microcontroller based single axis solar tracker. S. Zubair1, A. Suleiman2, H. T. Abdulazzez2, B. A. Salihu1 Solar energy is rapidly gaining popularity as an important means of expanding renewable energy resources. As such, it is vital that those in engineering fields understand the technologies associated with this area. This paper presents the design and construction of a microcontroller-
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