How to make solar tracker using arduino uno and ldrmake a. Solar energy is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. New approach on development a dual axis solar tracking. Jun 17, 2011 the solar tracker data can be viewed on a smartphone, iphone, ipad and any other items with internet connection. An application of solar tracker using arduino approach has been presented in this study. This paper presents the design and development of highefficiency dualaxis solar tracking system using arduino platform. Due to the success of our original solar tracker project, youtube video, and the kits we were selling we received a wide range of feedback from a wide range of users. Pdf on jan 1, 2017, jyoti mishra and others published arduino based dual axis smart solar tracker find, read and cite all the research you need on. Different techniques have been developed for solar tracking system. At most, the solar tracker was perpendicular to the light source within 3 degrees. Furthermore, the ultimate objective of this project is to trace the maximum sunlight source to power the solar panel. May 06, 2019 in this tutorial, you will learn how to make your own arduino based solar tracking system. Programming arduino atmega 328 p mi crocontroller to control the rotation of dc motor is also given depending on the voltage differences from the.
Program description c there is more than one approach to make a right code for solar tracker for almost same setup. To produce an efficient solar generation system, a scaled down dualaxis solar tracker was designed, built and tested. Arduino based sun tracking solar panel project using ldr. Sun tracking solar panel using arduino project is based on arduino controller board which controls the various activities of the project. The tracking system is designed such that it can trap the solar energy in all possible directions iii definition a solar tracker is an automated solar panel which. Try to power it within the recommended input voltage. Albeit, the price of various solar tracker are still costly because solar tracker is still fresh. New approach on development a dual axis solar tracking prototype. A single axis solar tracker improves solar output by around 25% and a dual axis tracker by around 40% according to this article on altestore. Arduino nano and shield is easy way to connect servo motors and photodiodes i used photodiodes but now i think i should have used ldr instead of. This means that we use sensors to find the brightest. Feedback control system that allows carrying out solar tracking with two axes using a stepper motor and linear actuator was established through.
A seminar project report arduino based solar tracking system. Renewable energy, solar energy, simulink, pid, arduino, ldr. Jun 20, 2016 a video of me making the solar tracker. The labview software package from national instruments is used to develop the custom data acquisition. Pdf arduino solar tracker saad motahhir and aboubakr. The arduino uses 2 light dependent resistors ldrs that are separated by a fin to compare the light levels on either side and then rotate the servo attached to the panel towards the more. Arduino solar tracker single or dual axis use arduino. Circuit diagram the circuit design of solar tracker is simple but setting. This solar tracker project is based on the arduino, ldr, and hbridges. Feb 8, 2017 in modern solar tracking systems, the solar panels are fixed on a structure that moves according to the position of the sun. Development of dualaxis solar tracking using arduino with. The use of a highly portable, efficient solar tracker can be very useful to applications of the military, industrial, or residential variety. Pdf arduino based dual axis smart solar tracker researchgate.
Solar tracking battery charger ucf department of eecs. The solar panels are operating at optimal parameters when they are at the perfect right angle to the sun. If you wanted to turn our solar tracker into a scheduled solar tracker you could easily use his code, since were using the same brains. Our system is designed to be resistant to weather, temperature and some minor mechanical stresses. Fuzzy control based solar tracker using arduino uno international journal of engineering and innovative technology, vol. Dual axis solar tracker panel with auto and manual mode. With the current systems for solar energy harvesting, we have high production only at fixed times mostly noon. For a really smart solar tracker we need the equation of the sun in our coordinates.
Nowadays, the highest efficiency of solar panel is 19%. Pdf horizontal single axis solar tracker using arduino approach. As found by szokolay1996 and carruthers, et al 1990and found on the square one website in the appendix, it is. Usually the servo has a yellow wire that is used to control the rotation and it must be connected on pin 9 on the board. The unit is a mobile system aimed to provide energy in remote areas or during emergency conditions. This work develops an open hardwaresoftware test bench for solar tracker. Also, since a panel which is incident to the sun can gather more amount of solar energy, the solar panel is attached to a motor. Arduino nano and shield is easy way to connect servo motors and photodiodes i used photodiodes but now i think i should have used ldr instead of photodiodes. Brains, sensors, and servos since our program is rather simple weve opted to use an arudino uno. In this arduino solar panel tracker, arduino is powered by the 9v battery and all the other parts are powered by the arduino. With the tracking system, the solar panels outputted. Arduino recommended input voltage is from 7 to 12 volts but you can power it within the range of 6 to 20 volts which is the limit. External electronics are required to inject the tone signals onto the drive power lines. I have made a project dual axis solar tracker using arduino to align the solar panel towards the higher density of sun light.
This solar tracker control system is designed to take light measurements from the east and west left and right side of the solar panel and determine which way to move the panel to point it directly at. This paper is about a study that developed a solar tracking system using various methods such as traditional, pid controller and solar orientation based on location and time. The need of the hour is renewable energy resources with cheap running costs. The solar tracker data can be viewed on a smartphone, iphone, ipad and any other items with internet connection. It is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using a range of everevolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaic, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis. The top side of the platform is where the arduino and stepper motor drivers are. Background the dual axis solar tracker was designed as a project that integrated simple arduino programing and solar energy creation. The proposed prototype is based on a dual axis solar tracker controlled with arduino uno which is an opensource prototyping platform based on easytouse hardware and. Solar tracking is used to extract more power from solar panels by giving solar panels maximum appearance to sun light. Copy this code and upload it to your arduino board. Solar tracker sunlight has two components, the direct beam that carries about 90% of the solar energy, and the diffuse sunlight that carries the remainder.
A solar tracker rotates the panel along one or two axes altitude and azimuth so that it always facing the sun directly. In addition it is easily programmable to adjust the sensitivity of the solar tracking if needs be. Solar tracking system is also a part of that research to make power sources more efficient. For the complete solar tracker circuit diagram explanation watch video tutorial click here download. Since solar energy is renewable, it is a good power source, especially for developing countries. More about geo bruce it searches for the brightest light source like the sun. Designing a solar tracking system with 4 ldr, 1 stepper motor and 1 servo motor read 3278 times previous topic next topic.
In modern solar tracking systems, the solar panels are fixed on a structure that moves according to the position of the sun. Patil, fuzzy control based solar tracker using arduino uno international journal of engineering and innovative technology, vol. Dualaxis solar tracker worcester polytechnic institute. Arduino solar tracker solar tracker, arduino, arduino projects. Automatic solar tracking using ldr and stepper motor based on. Solar energy is coming up as a major source of energy. How to make a solar tracker using arduino, arduino solar. Sun tracking solar panel using arduino nevon projects.
We wanted to implement two modes in the final product. Most of the solar panels that had been used has a static direction. Arduino solar tracker solar tracker, arduino, arduino. Pdf a seminar project report arduino based solar tracking. Ldr light sensors were used to sense the intensity of the solar light occurrence on the photovoltaic cells panel.
An arduino solar tracker was designed and constructed in the current work. Opensource electronic prototyping platform enabling users to create interactive electronic objects. It contains a small 5v solar panel that can rotate in two axis so as to harvest maximum power from the sun. The solar panel tracker is designed to follow the sun movement so that maximum light intensity hits on the solar panel, thus increasing the power efficiency we have designed a singleaxis solar tracking system. The solar tracker can be used for several applications.
In this project, i am going to show you how to make a solar. This thing will let you get the most power out of the sun with your solar panel. The cost and reliability of this solar tracker creates it suitable for the rural usage. The arduino is extremely common for diy projects as well as quite inexpensive to buy. The project is based on the dual axis solar tracker project from opensourceclassroom. Jun 18, 20 i have made a project dual axis solar tracker using arduino to align the solar panel towards the higher density of sun light. A solar tracker is a device onto which solar panels are builtin which tracks the motion of the sun ensuring that. Arduino solar tracker single or dual axis use arduino for. Solar panels are green energy source such as wind tribunes. I have used a atmega168 controller ic for programming, and two servo motor for movement of solar panel. Highefficiency dualaxis solar tracking developement.
Trackers are also essential with concentrating or focusing collectors which dont work well unless they are aligned with the sun exactly. Let us design a solar tracker using two servo motors, a light sensor consisting of four ldrs and arduino uno board. This project proposes a dual axis solar tracker system that increases the productivity by a significant. Arduino uno microcontroller, four ldrs and three stepper motors. I will make a schematic, a prototype printed circuit board and arduino sketch free. Solar energy is rapidly advancing as an important means of renewable energy resource.
If youve installed solar panels on a camper van to provide you with electricity on your camping trip or at home to supplement your electricity usage or take your home completely off grid then you probably know that the panels work the best when t. The arduino calculates the position of the sun and sends tone controls to the drive via pin 8. Pdf arduino based solar tracking system for energy. Arduino based sun tracking solar panel project using ldr and. Conclusions of this project is summarized as,the existing tracking system successfully sketched the light. Introduction since this project is about creating a solar tracker, some light dependent circuit element. Arduino based prototype automatic solar tracking system is mainly constructed by using. A solar panel that can rotate in two axis either automatically using four light sensors, either manually with the aid of two potentiometers. May 03, 2018 in this video i am going to make a solar tracker using arduino uno and ldr which tracks the solar light.
Most of it good, some of it annoying, and quite a few that were along the lines of wiring this thing up is really darn complicated so please spend an hour on the phone with us to. After connecting pins to the arduino board if you are getting opposite response of tracker then just swap orange and yellow wires connected to arduino analog pin 0 and 1. The designed solar tracker is able to maintain a difference angle of 1. This can add up to 25% more energy compared with a fixed panel. In this project, i am going to show you how to make a solar tracker using arduino nano. A s a conclusion, firstly the development of tracking system to control and monitor the movement of solar panel.
The kit uses an arduino uno, an arduino sensor shield, two 9g metal gear servos, and four light detecting resistors to achieve active tracking in real time. So, the efficiency can be enhancing by using solar tracker. Arduino based dual axis smart solar tracker neliti. Schematic of the arduino solar tracker circuit as you can see in the schematic all that you need to make the electrical part is the board, one servo, 2 ldrs and 2 x 10k resistors. This was a prototype, im going to make it bigger now.
Unfortunately this is accomplished only if solar panels are rotated by the sun. Our tracker is an active tracker which is controlled by computer program via an arduino. It is a demanding project for elementary school students and it took us many meetings to accomplish. Time based solar tracking system using microcontroller. Arduino based solar tracking system for energy improvement of pv solar panel. Pdf arduino based dual axis smart solar tracker semantic. The adc on the arduino uno rev 3 produces a 10 bit value, meaning the smallest value it can detect is 5mv. This device keeps a flat panel holding a solar cell continuously following the sun as it moves across the sky. The purpose of renewable energy from this paper offered new and advanced idea to help the people. Trackers direct solar panels or modules toward the sun. This is the purpose of this diy solar tracker system or if you have an arduino board then you can build this one that uses a servo. The dual axis solar tracker was designed as a project that integrated simple arduino programing and solar energy creation. In this video i am going to make a solar tracker using arduino uno and ldr which tracks the solar light.
Programming arduino atmega 328 p mi crocontroller to control the rotation of dc motor is also given depending on. New prototype of photovoltaic solar tracker based on arduino mdpi. Solar energy plays an important role as a primary source of energy, especially for rural area. Pdf horizontal single axis solar tracker using arduino.
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