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Developing the Design of Single-Axis Sun Sensor Solar Tracking System.

Authors :
Alshaabani, Abdulrhman
Source :
Energies (19961073). Jul2024, Vol. 17 Issue 14, p3442. 14p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This paper proposes a new technique for a single-direction solar tracker. The proposed design is based on a sun sensor system that controls the position of the solar panel. The sun sensors of the proposed design contain four photodiodes that are placed on the solar panel in specific angles and directions. The proposed system has several advantages such as the simplicity of implementing the system. This system combines the real-time tracking of sunlight and the low cost of applying a single-direction tracker. The prototyping experiment and Simulink MATLAB were applied to show the advantages of applying a single-direction tracker by following the angle of sunlight during the day. Real-time sun position and irradiation data were applied. The experimental results show that the proposed single-axis sun sensor PV tracker system generates around 20 more electric power than a fixed-structure PV system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19961073
Volume :
17
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Energies (19961073)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178696406
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/en17143442