Solar Tracking System: More Efficient Use of Solar Panels

This paper shows the potential system benefits of simple tracking solar system using a stepper motor and light sensor. This method is increasing power collection efficiency by developing a device that tracks the sun to keep the panel at a right angle to its rays. A solar tracking system is designed, implemented and experimentally tested. The design details and the experimental results are shown.

Authors:

• J. Rizk
• Y. Chaiko

Keywords:

• Renewable Energy
• Power Optimization.

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