Bachelor of Engineering

In
Mechanical Engineering

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KONKAN GYANPEETH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
KARJAT, RAIGAD, INDIA 410201
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
2020-21
Dual Axis Solar Tracker
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Presented By

Mr. Shubham Rajendra Divekar.

Mr. Pratik Prabhakar Gaikwad.
Mr. Laukik Santosh Kale.
Ms. Harshala Sanjay Kedar.

Under the Guidance of

Prof. Shabbir Karjatwala
 Content
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 1. Introduction
 2. Literature Review
 3. Problem Definition
 4. Methodology
 5. Advantages
 6. Limitations
 7. Conclusion
 8. Reference
 1. Introduction
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 This is a solar tracking system which can be used as a
power generating method from sunlight.
 This method of power generation is simple and is taken
from natural resources.
 Solar tracker helps for power generation by setting the
equipment to get the maximum sunlight throughout the
year.
 When there is decerase in intisity of light, this system
automatically changes its direction to get the maximum
sunlight.
 2. Literature Review
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 Studies show that a solar panel converts 30-40% of energy
incident on it to electrical energy.
 The paucity of available resources has forced
contemporary society to look for measures to consummate
the demands of the latter.
 The scarcity of energy and its source guided us towards
the optimistic approach of using the alternative resources
bestowed to humankind–Solar, tidal etc.
 3. Problem Definition
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 Solar energy is a dilute source of energy.
 In India the cost and installation of the Solar system is quite
high as the production is very much less as compared to the
requirement.
 Major flaw of using solar energy is that its availability varies
widely with time and place.
 The variation in availability occurs daily because of the day
night cycle and also the seasonally because of the earth’s orbit
around the sun.
 Due to irradiance in temperature due to changing atmospheric
conditions.
 4. Methodology
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4 Nos of LDRs are used as the main light sensor
which sense the amount of sunlight falling on
them.
Two servo motors are fixed to the structure that
holds the solar panel.
The program for Arduino is uploaded to the
microcontroller.
If the right set of LDRs receive more light, the
servo moves in that direction.
4. Methodology
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 5. Advantages
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 Solar Tracking system continually orient PV panels towards
the sun and can help maximize the investment on PV
system.
 One time investment which provides higher efficiency and
flexibility on dependency.
 Energy production is at an optimum and energy output is
increased year round.
 The positive socioeconomic benefits are that solar energy
projects increases regional or national energy independence.
 It enhances the clean and emission free power production.
 6. Limitations
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 Solar trackers are slightly more expensive than their
stationary counterparts, as they are regarded as complex
systems with moving parts.
 Trackers require more maintenance than fixed systems.
 Solar trackers are not conducive with snowy weather and
are only suited in hot climates. Contrast this with fixed
systems that are more weather friendly than tracking
systems.
 7. Conclusion
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 With global Warming constantly affecting the world in
numerous ways, it is essential we begin taking care of
nature in whatever way possible.
 Present day technologies stress on being clean and green.
 Being environmentally friendly, solar power generators
and panels are reasonably easy, safe and convenient to
install.
 Hence enhancing the solar powered systems with
intelligent trackers proves to be the optimal solution for
utilizing the available solar energy.
 8. Reference
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 "Go Solar California," [Online]. Available:
http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/about/gosolar/california.php. [Accessed 27
September 2018].
 J. Bartlett, "Arise Energy Solutions," Arise Energy Solutions, LLC, [Online]. Available:
http://ariseenergy.com/training-education/history-of-pv-solar-energy. [Accessed 28
September 2018].
 A. Baker, 13 July 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.solarpowerauthority.com/a-
history-of-solar-cells/. [Accessed 28 September 2018].
 S. Wahid, 25 February 2015. [Online]. Available:
https://www.greentechlead.com/solar/tsec-dupont-to-showcase-v-series-solar-panels- at-
tokyo-expo-21927. [Accessed 26 September 2018].
 J Pradeep, "Development of Dual-Axis Solar Tracking using Arduino with Lab VIEW,"
International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 17, p. 321,
2014.
 Md. Tanvir Arafat Khan, "Design and Construction of an Automatic Solar Tracking
System," International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE, pp.
326-27, December 2010.
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