An Innovative Design of a Dual Axis Automatic Tracking Solar Power Generation System with Improved Performance in Different Environmental Conditions

Abstract

The term solar energy refers to the radiation in light energy and the heat of the sun that is received in a high amount. The solar energy that is received from the sun reaches the surface from the 6 surface layers that travel from the sun to power the environment. Some parts of solar energy can be converted into electrical energy, and the maximum solar energy is transmitted or reflected in the environment. Solar energy can be converted and used to the fullest extent possible while there is an energy crisis in the world, society, and power companies. In this paper, we will discuss solar energy generation, control of power, tracking of the solar panel, data collection from the SPV power plant, and comparison of the solar tracking data and non-tracking data. The main aims of this research are to reduce the cost and increase the amount of electricity generated for installed PV systems by fabricating a simple control circuit for dual axis solar tracker PV systems. It is possible to design an SPV power plant monitoring system that can be installed along with the solar panels for the generation of electrical energy and can be controlled and monitored remotely. It should be checked frequently to ensure system control and continuous power supply. By implementing both techniques, the cost of a PV power plant can be reduced by increasing the productivity and proper monitoring of the photovoltaic generation system. This paper presents a detailed description of the designed and fabricated electrical circuits used in the tracker PV system and string monitoring system. Reduction in operating cost of SPV dual axis tracking system. Power losses due to control circuits in the moonlight are also avoided, as per the design presented by many authors in the past. Energy losses can be detected and corrected by monitoring the operational performance and analyzing the recorded data of PV systems. Monitoring PV systems is pretty helpful in developing white papers and setting benchmarks for the system performance of PV systems. The sun tracker circuit consists of a 12-volt power supply circuit, an LDR-based sensor circuit, an H-bridge circuit, a timer circuit, and a DC motor driving circuit. For transferring the data wirelessly like PV string array voltage, current, and voltage taken by DC motor during the sun tracking throughout the whole day from the remote station to base station, a simple X-bee-based designed circuit

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