Development of solar powered system for hydroponic planting using microcontroller

Alham, Mohamad Al Ikram (2022) Development of solar powered system for hydroponic planting using microcontroller. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Recently, there have been many techniques available for planting and gardening. The advancement in technology improves planting the plant in more effective ways. Nutrient film Techniques (NFT) is one of the hydroponic methods of growing the plant using a nutrient solution. The system required a pump to circulate the solution. Typically, the system is powered by electricity from a socket outlet located far and may contain electrical consumption. This system can cause safety issues such as the cable being exposed to water and animals and tripping. Thus, this project aims to develop a solar-powered hydroponic system from solar Photovoltaic (PV). The solar PV system is designed for the homeowner to perform a modern technology of NFT. (Using the solar energy system as an electrical source is generated power for the hydroponic system. The solar system is generating power from sun irradiation and then charge the solar charger controller and battery to supply to the water pump. The system will be designed using the water pump rating, solar panel, solar charge controller and battery. A microcontroller will control the system functionality). The outcome is to produce a solar PV generation system prototype for the NFT application. The developed project is targeted for a lower rating to reduce the cost and focus to lower the power consumption of the system.

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