Solar energy is a clean, renewable electricity source. It is imperative, however, to maximize solar photovoltaic systems’ efficiency. Solar panels generate energy depending on the angle at which sunlight strikes their surface. The traditional method of mounting solar panels at an angle is tilted, and as a result, sunlight is not captured at an optimal angle throughout the day. This study aims to improve the efficiency of solar system by designing and implementing an automated dual-axis solar tracking system in rural areas of the Palestinian Territories. To detect the direction of the highest light intensity, this system uses light-dependent resistors (LDRs) as sensors. In order to ensure that the panel remains directly facing the sun, a microcontroller will process sensor data and control a motor to rotate the panel in both the horizontal and vertical (dual-axis) axes. Based on the results of this study, the system tracked the sun effectively using the dual-axis system in conjunction with a fixed solar panel, thus contributing greatly to increased energy production.

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Implementing a Solar Cell Tracking and Monitoring System in Rural Palestinian Areas

  • Mohammed Amer,
  • Jafar Mashaqi,
  • Iyad Qalalweh,
  • Qais Al–Shami,
  • Alya’ Dababat

摘要

Solar energy is a clean, renewable electricity source. It is imperative, however, to maximize solar photovoltaic systems’ efficiency. Solar panels generate energy depending on the angle at which sunlight strikes their surface. The traditional method of mounting solar panels at an angle is tilted, and as a result, sunlight is not captured at an optimal angle throughout the day. This study aims to improve the efficiency of solar system by designing and implementing an automated dual-axis solar tracking system in rural areas of the Palestinian Territories. To detect the direction of the highest light intensity, this system uses light-dependent resistors (LDRs) as sensors. In order to ensure that the panel remains directly facing the sun, a microcontroller will process sensor data and control a motor to rotate the panel in both the horizontal and vertical (dual-axis) axes. Based on the results of this study, the system tracked the sun effectively using the dual-axis system in conjunction with a fixed solar panel, thus contributing greatly to increased energy production.