Enhancing Energy Sustainability Utilizing Monocrystalline Dual-Axis Solar Panel with IoT Monitoring System
摘要
The demand for global energy in recent years has been steeply increasing due to the growth of the world population. This scenario has significantly caused abuse of non-renewal energy sources in order to fulfil this growing demand affecting environmental sustainability. The rise in energy consumption largely occurred due to the processing of fossil fuels, which has led to a remarkable increase in greenhouse gases. As a result, the greenhouse effect is further harmed by global warming and climate change. If the dependency on non-renewable energy sources continues, air pollution, depletion of natural sources, and disruptions of the ecosystem will worsen. Therefore, it is important to address these environmental concerns by shifting the effort to explore further renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, for more sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources. Solar panel technologies represent a new approach to the pursuit of energy sustainability. The technology converts solar energy into electricity, resulting in clean, renewable power sources that lower the dependency on fossil fuels. This research focuses on the development and implementation of monocrystalline dual-solar panels with an Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system as a sustainable solution. These advanced panels are designed to efficiently harvest energy from solar radiation efficiently, significantly enhancing energy output compared to conventional systems. Utilizing low-cost hardware and software design along with sensor integration and communication protocols, the result of the research shows a significant solar energy harvested compared to other similar dual-axis solar trackers.