Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system

Currently, solar power generation brings many long term benefits such as low operating cost due to no fuel needed and environmental friendly. In solar technology, the sun energy is captured by using photovoltaic (PV) panel and converts the solar radiation into electricity. To maximize a solar mod...

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Main Author:	Mohd Sidek, Mohd Hasimi
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Solar energy - Technological innovations Global Positioning System
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67829/1/FK%202015%20122%20IR.pdf
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spelling	my-upm-ir.678292019-04-01T02:16:44Z Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system 2015-12 Mohd Sidek, Mohd Hasimi Currently, solar power generation brings many long term benefits such as low operating cost due to no fuel needed and environmental friendly. In solar technology, the sun energy is captured by using photovoltaic (PV) panel and converts the solar radiation into electricity. To maximize a solar module’s power output the module needs to receive as much direct sunlight as possible. A dual axis solar tracker allows a mounted PV panel to remain perpendicular to incident sunlight, thus maximizing power output. In this research, works are focused to overcome the weaknesses in the current tracking system especially for portable and mobile application. Therefore, this study focuses on designing and developing a portable dual-axis solar tracking system that focuses on portable and mobility purpose. Furthermore, this study proposed an electronic control system with embedded sun’s path trajectory algorithm purposely for maximizing the power generated from the attached PV panel. The tracking system utilizes the GPS module and a digital compass sensor for determining the location and the heading feedback of the system respectively. Moreover, the microcontroller based tracking system is embedded with a PID controller for which will increase the PV positioning accuracy by using the feedback signal of the absolute encoder. Furthermore, the research also analyses and compares the output performance between the fixed-tilted PV panel and the developed portable solar tracking. Solar energy - Technological innovations Global Positioning System 2015-12 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67829/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67829/1/FK%202015%20122%20IR.pdf text en public masters Universiti Putra Malaysia Solar energy - Technological innovations Global Positioning System
institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
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topic	Solar energy - Technological innovations Global Positioning System
spellingShingle	Solar energy - Technological innovations Global Positioning System Mohd Sidek, Mohd Hasimi Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
description	Currently, solar power generation brings many long term benefits such as low operating cost due to no fuel needed and environmental friendly. In solar technology, the sun energy is captured by using photovoltaic (PV) panel and converts the solar radiation into electricity. To maximize a solar module’s power output the module needs to receive as much direct sunlight as possible. A dual axis solar tracker allows a mounted PV panel to remain perpendicular to incident sunlight, thus maximizing power output. In this research, works are focused to overcome the weaknesses in the current tracking system especially for portable and mobile application. Therefore, this study focuses on designing and developing a portable dual-axis solar tracking system that focuses on portable and mobility purpose. Furthermore, this study proposed an electronic control system with embedded sun’s path trajectory algorithm purposely for maximizing the power generated from the attached PV panel. The tracking system utilizes the GPS module and a digital compass sensor for determining the location and the heading feedback of the system respectively. Moreover, the microcontroller based tracking system is embedded with a PID controller for which will increase the PV positioning accuracy by using the feedback signal of the absolute encoder. Furthermore, the research also analyses and compares the output performance between the fixed-tilted PV panel and the developed portable solar tracking.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Mohd Sidek, Mohd Hasimi
author_facet	Mohd Sidek, Mohd Hasimi
author_sort	Mohd Sidek, Mohd Hasimi
title	Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
title_short	Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
title_full	Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
title_fullStr	Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
title_full_unstemmed	Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
title_sort	automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system
granting_institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
publishDate	2015
url	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67829/1/FK%202015%20122%20IR.pdf
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Automated dual-axis solar tracking system based on astronomical equation and global positioning system

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