Why Arduino is used in solar tracking system?
The Arduino microcontroller acts as the main controller of the whole system, light-dependent resistor is used as a light sensor to detect sunlight while the function of the servo motor is to rotate the solar panel to align with the sunlight. The prototype of the solar tracking system was build and tested.
How much more efficient are solar trackers?
between 25 and 45 percent
Compared to a fixed mount solar panel, a single-axis tracker increases annual output by about 30 percent and a dual-axis tracker an additional 6 percent. Other estimates say that solar panel trackers add between 25 and 45 percent to the efficiency of an average residential solar PV system.
How to make an Arduino solar tracker?
Now take a bus wire.This is used to connect the Outputs of four LDRs to Arduino board.
How to power your Arduino using solar panel?
PARTS AND TOOLS REQUIRED :
How to make rotating solar panel using Arduino?
• Make the Arduino/servo into a clock drive that rotates 15 degree per hour and resets each evening back to the sunrise position. • Scale up the model using relays and motors that could move a larger panel. • Make a solar powered tracker that uses two solar cells to power a motor to rotate the panel.
What is a solar panel tracker?
– More optimal energy uptake than a fixed cell array – Bigger long-term savings – More energy harnessing capacity – Ideal for larger scale solar installations and large scale business use – Fully self automated once in place and activated – May increase the value of your home – It doesn’t matter where your panels are placed due to the tracking mechanics