Suntrack Weather: Real Time Solar Power Weather Update
Prof. Rahul Naware 1, Prachi Borwankar 2, Om Dhengle 3, Sakshi Shendkar 4,
Ayushi Shinde5
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2Final year student, Department of Computer Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
3Final year student, Department of Computer Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
4Final year student, Department of Computer Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
5Final year student, Department of Computer Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
ABSTRACT
The need for efficient solar energy utilization has become increasingly evident in the face of climate change and growing energy demands. This led to the recognition of the problem of suboptimal energy capture in fixed solar panels. Through extensive research and observations, it was identified that conventional fixed solar panels do not fully harness the available solar energy due to the sun's changing position throughout the day. This realization prompted the exploration of advanced tracking systems to improve energy capture.
How the Problem was identified:
In addressing the challenge of maximizing solar energy capture, various solar tracking technologies have been developed. Single-axis trackers are among the initial solutions, adjusting panels on a horizontal axis to follow the sun's east-west movement. However, these systems fail to account for the sun's changing altitude throughout the day. Dual-axis solar tracking systems emerged as a more advanced solution, capable of continuously aligning solar panels in both the horizontal and vertical planes. These systems employ an array of sensors, microcontrollers, and actuators to precisely track the sun's position, thereby significantly enhancing energy output.
KEYWORDS: Sun-track weather, Real-time, Solar power, Weather update, Sun tracking technology.
