Performance Analysis of a Self-Activating Solar Tracking Setup
Journal Title: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Solar energy is rapidly gaining acclaim and acceptance as an important, efficient and dependable means to substitute conventional energy resources. To make solar energy more viable, the efficiency of solar array systems must be maximized. A feasible approach for maximizing the efficiency of solar array system is sun tracking. In the present paper, an automatic solar tracking system is designed and constructed which offers a reliable and affordable method of aligning the solar module with the sun in order to maximise its energy output. This project also enables decentralized generation of energy which will give higher penetration in rural India where energy needs are yet to be fulfilled. The factors of photovoltaic module efficiency and electronic controlling are considered in the process of modelling to maximize the output energy and minimize the energy consumption of solar tracker. A comparison of power output between automatic solar tracking system and fixed tilt solar panel is also done. Average percentage increase in energy output of solar tracking system is found to be 22%. This investigation further provides scope for renewable energy education leading towards capacity building for extraction of higher solar energy.
Authors and Affiliations
S. P. Jena, S. K. Acharya, C. Deheri
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