Development of dual axis solar tracker with IoT monitoring system

Ku Mudzir, Ku Muhamad Firdaus Bin (2021) Development of dual axis solar tracker with IoT monitoring system. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Solar energy is a technology used to obtain energy based on sunlight. Solar energy has been much of a traditional technology for centuries and is widely devoid of other energy supplies. Its use will be widespread if awareness is related to environmental costs and its supply is limited by other energy sources, such as fuel. Solar energy storage system is an effective technology to increase the efficiency of solar panels by detecting and following the sun’s movements. With this system in place, solar panels can improve the way sunlight is managed, allowing for the production of more electricity since the solar panels can maintain a stable position. As a result, this project combines the development of a two - axis solar tracker developer with the use of an Arduino Uno as the primary system's controller. To help in the development of this project, four of light-dependent resistor (LDRs) has been utilized for daily light execution and maximum light intensity. Two servo motors were utilised to turn the solar panel in response to the LDR's detection of the sun' s light source. Next a WIFI ESP8266 device is utilised as an intermediate between device and Blynk application. Blynk is an online application that serves to store data, and this system is known as the Internet of Things (IOT). The system's capabilities have been evaluated and compared to those of single axis solar. As a result, a dual-axis solar system generates significantly more power, voltage, and current.

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