How to design a solar tracking system?

When designing solar tracking systems, it is necessary to take into account the distance between installations, since when the position of the Sun changes, the size of the trackers' shadow changes. This problem has several solutions. First: you need to install the trackers at a sufficient distance from each other.

What is a solar tracking system?

A solar tracking system consisting of a photo sensor was designed and tested in Kumasi, Ghana. The solar tracking system, include a quadrate array of sensor made up of four Light Dependent Resistor, Potentiometer, Servo motors and a Microcontroller.

What are the applications of solar tracking system?

The main application of solar tracking system is to position solar photovoltaic (PV) panels towards the Sun. Most commonly they are used with mirrors to redirect sunlight on the panels. Cross-Reference: Design and Implementation of High Efficiency Tracking System

Why do we need a solar tracker system?

This has prompted us to study this field, enabling the development of PV tracking systems to increase the efficiency of PV modules and, therefore, higher electrical energy production. We have optimized the production of a photovoltaic solar system by using a solar tracker system that we designed on our own.

How to control a solar tracker?

The active method of controlling a solar tracker is a complex system based on the use of programmable controllers, various optical sensors, mathematical models for calculating the coordinates of the Sun and navigation sensors. This methodology enables accurate and efficient solar tracking, allowing for maximum solar energy capture (Fig. 6) .

How do solar trackers work?

Based on how they work, their motion/flexibility, and type of tracker they are classified as follows: Passive tracking devices use natural heat from the sun to move panels. Timed trackers use a set schedule to adjust the panels for the best sunlight at different times of the day.