Design & Fabrication Single Axis Solar Tracker with DC Plus AC Invertor

Design & Fabrication Single Axis Solar Tracker with DC Plus AC Invertor

Vishal Dalvi,  Akshay Shinde , Rahul Gole , Sahil Varandule , ,   Prof. Keshav Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Alamuri Ratnamala Institute of Engineering & Technology, Shahapur – 421601,

Maharashtra, India

vishaldalvi564@gmail.com, sahilvarandule123@gmail.com, rahulgole293@gmail.com , akshayshinde02989@gmail.com,

ABSTRACT
This project focuses on the development of a single-axis solar tracking system aimed at optimizing solar energy capture. Utilizing an Arduino Uno as the central controller, equipped with Atmel microcontroller technology, the system employs two Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) to detect the sun's position in the sky. A servo motor is utilized to adjust the orientation of the Solar PV panel accordingly. Through proper interfacing, the sensors and servo motor are seamlessly integrated with the Arduino board. Mechanically, the servo motor is linked to the PV panel to enable movement. Programming for the system is accomplished using the Arduino IDE. Following assembly, thorough testing has been conducted to evaluate performance. The solar tracker adeptly adjusts the solar panel's direction to align with the sun, enhancing efficiency on a daily basis.

Renewable Energy Sources encompass energy outlets that remain intact even after their energy is harvested. Utilizing these sources necessitates technologies that tap into natural occurrences like sunlight, wind, waves, water flow, and biological processes such as anaerobic digestion, biological hydrogen production, and geothermal heat. Notably, significant advancements have been made in wind energy harnessing technology.

Keywords: Solar Energy, Automatic Tracking, Renewable Energy