Design and Development of Single Axis Solar Tracking System

Abstract

Solar energy is a non-conventional source of energy. In view of this a solar panel has been developed for the generation of electricity. The amount of electricity is produced from the sunlight that directly falls on the solar panel. Generally solar panels are stationary. Due to revolution of the earth the position of sun changes and as a result solar panel does not align with the sun continuously and hence less electricity is produced. This problem can be solved by a system called solar tracker. Solar tracker automatically changes the position of the solar panel and tracks the sun accordingly to maximize the power output. In this project Design the mechanical structure of the single-axis solar tracker, ensuring it can withstand environmental conditions such as wind, snow, and temperature fluctuations and Develop the electrical and control system for precise tracking and adjustment of the solar panel's orientation.