Solar Tracking Device Base Installation

You need to consider factors like climate, space, and shading before deciding on solar tracking. These tracking systems offer the most benefits in locations with high latitudes due to the sun's yearly movements. In conclusion, positioning a solar tracker directs the solar panels at an angle toward the sun.

A solar panel precisely perpendicular to the sun produces more power than one not aligned. 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.

Components of a solar tracker include: Tracker Mount: Holds the panel in the correct inclined position. Driver: Controls the rotation of the motor shaft. Sensors: Detect parameters induced by the sun and provide output. Motor: Controls the tracker's movement. Algorithm: Calculates the sun's position using time, date, and geographical location.

DAS tracker has been developed to track sunlight and monitor the generated solar voltage (Ramli, 2023). The authors emphasize the importance of data monitoring in solar production, highlighting the analysis of real-time data through graphs. Using Arduino as a microcontroller, a DAS energy tracking and monitoring system was developed.

The mechanical components are the backbone of solar trackers, ensuring their precise and efficient movement. In both single-axis and dual-axis systems, these components include motors, gears, and bearings, each playing a crucial role in the tracker's operation.

Experimental results demonstrate a significant increase in PV system efficiency, up to 35.16 % compared to a fixed-axis panel, affirming the cost-effectiveness of this educational and research tool. Developed and analysed the performance of a solar tracker system, comparing it with a fixed PV system (Sidek., 2014).