Design and Implementation of Low Cost Dual Axis Solar Tracking System using Microcontroller

Abstract

The phrase the sun is the source of all energy implies that solar energy is an essential element for the earth. Sun-powered vitality is fast becoming a substantial approach for renewable energy source assets. The sun is a plentiful source of vitality, and this sun-powered vitality may be effectively dealt with by employing sunlight-based photovoltaic cells and photovoltaic impact to convert sun-powered energy into electrical vitality. The solar tracking system maximizes the power generation of solar system by following the sun through panels throughout the day, optimizing the angle at which panels receive solar radiation. Compared to stable solar panels, a solar tracking system using solar panel linear actuators or gear motors can increase the efficiency of solar panels by 25% to 40%. The transformation efficiency of any sun-based application increases when the modules are consistently adjusted to the optimal edge as the sun crosses the sky. A dual-axis tracker allows panels to move on two axes, both north-south and east-west parallel. This paper presents the design and implementation of a dual-axis solar panel based on the Arduino microcontroller.