Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 7, Number 1
Written by TARCHICHI Amer Adel, IONITA Andrei, GRIGORE Ana-Maria
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Solar trackers are widely used in photovoltaic (PV) systems to improve energy generation by optimizing the orientation of solar panels with respect to the sun. In this study, we analyze the performance of a dual-axis solar tracker system designed for a 1-Watt power PV system. The tracker system consists of two axes of rotation, one for horizontal plane and the other for the vertical plane. The system is controlled by a microcontroller that uses light sensors to track the sun's position. We conducted an experiment in which the tracker system was compared to a fixed panel system under different weather conditions. The results showed that the solar tracker system generated up to 40% more energy than the fixed panel system. The study demonstrates that a dual-axis solar tracker system can significantly improve the performance of PV systems and increase their energy yield.

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