Development of an advanced solar tracking energy system

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Abstract

This paper describes the design of an advanced solar tracking system development that can be deployed for a range of applications. The work focused on the design and implementation of an advanced solar tracking system that follow the trajectory of the sun’s path to maximise the power capacity generated by the solar panel. The design concept focused on reliability, cost effectiveness, and scalability. System performance is of course a key issue and is at the heart of influencing the hardware, software and mechanical design. The result ensured a better system performance achieved. Stability issues were also addressed, in relation to optimisation and reliability. The paper details the physical tracker device developed as a prototype, as well as the proposed advanced control system for optimising the tracking.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnergy and Sustainable Futures
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of 2nd ICESF 2020
EditorsIosif Mporas, Pandelis Kourtessis, Amin Al-Habaibeh, Abhishek Asthana, Vladimir Vukovic, John Senior
PublisherSpringer
Chapter10
Pages77-82
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-63916-7
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-63915-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Sept 2020
EventThe International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF) - Online, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 Sept 202011 Sept 2020

Publication series

NameSpringer Proceedings in Energy
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2352-2534
ISSN (Electronic)2352-2542

Conference

ConferenceThe International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF)
Abbreviated titleICESF
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityHertfordshire
Period10/09/2011/09/20

Keywords

  • Solar tracker
  • Physical design
  • Controller design
  • Stability
  • Optimisation

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