Development of Dual Axis Solar Tracking System Performance at Ulu Pauh, Perlis

Abstract

Theoretically, the solar tracking system describe as the device to get the optimize amount of sunlight according to sun movement. So, the shading effect issues can be minimized. This paper is presents the finding of photovoltaic (PV) harvesting energy via dual axis tracking system. The operation of two direct current (DC) motors motion was programme using PIC kit SK40C by using the Lab View Programming software. The first motor system delay timer is set at 15° rotation per hour and second motor system delay timers is set to rotate 180° after 12 pm. The field testing was initially set up at Perlis, Malaysia climate. An actual testing was used to collect the daily data. The result shows that, the output voltage with solar tracking system is 12.93% higher than without tracking system in the sunny day condition.

Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Higher Efficient Dual-Axis Automated Solar Tracker

“…So, in summer solar radiation falls more perpendicularly on the PV panel that ensures much greater energy efficiency [7]. Besides, in regions near the *Corresponding Author Email: usshehab@gmail.com (S. Shehab Uddin) polar circles, days are longer in summer and shorter in winter, while in other areas closer to the Equator, there are much less variations between the length of nights and days [8]. Thus, daily and annual solar trajectories varies based on the latitude of any location and sun's position and the angle of incidence of solar radiation continuously changes which critically affects the power production potential of a static solar system [9].…”