Design and construction of solar tracking with Automated cleaning system for photovoltaic panel.

Project Title

Design and construction of solar tracking with Automated cleaning system for photovoltaic panel.

Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject Summary

The project aims to make the solar panel more efficient by using Servo motor to rotate the solar panel with respect to sun and using to detect the sun. In case of dust we use cleaning brush to clean the dust on the surface of panel. LDR are used to detect the sun light and give the electrical signal and then solar panel will rotate with the help of servo motor.

The project aims to make the solar panel more efficient by using Servo motor to rotate the solar panel with respect to sun and using to detect the sun. In case of dust we use cleaning brush to clean the dust on the surface of panel.

LDR are used to detect the sun light and give the electrical signal and then solar panel will rotate with the help of servo motor.

Project Objectives

To extract maximum voltage by keeping the panel model to always perpendicular with sun. To Automated cleaning system accumulate as much light from the sun by keeping the solar panel surface as free from dust by using Cleaning brush. Using heat and dust sensor to sense dust of solar panel LCD’s are used to show the voltage coming from solar panel. The dust cleaning system are controll by periodically by using Arduino.

• To extract maximum voltage by keeping the panel model to always perpendicular with sun.
• To Automated cleaning system accumulate as much light from the sun by keeping the solar panel surface as free from dust by using Cleaning brush.
• Using heat and dust sensor to sense dust of solar panel
• LCD’s are used to show the voltage coming from solar panel.
• The dust cleaning system are controll by periodically by using Arduino.

Project Implementation Method

The quick cleaning panels are perfect for solar companies. This type of solar panel is best for desert areas where dust is the main problems. We commonly can use it our homes. This project is also used in huge solar energy grad station

Based on the project done, the understanding about of the operation of solar tracker robot on tracking the sunlight by using light sensor with Ardino

In summary for this research project demonstration, this project consists of taking a standard hardware and solar panel that use in this project. This allows the user to get the maximum solar energy. Therefore, this project met it goal

The project which also involve designing and development of Solar Tracking system has totally exposed to a better way of software and hardware architecture that blend together for interfacing purposes. As a result, tracking was achieved.

 The system designed was a single axis tracker. While dual axis trackers are more efficient in tracking the sun.

 Dual trackers are most suitable in regions where there is a change in the position of the sun.

Benefits of the Project

To cover the total advantage of the sun rays. The quick cleaning panels are perfect for solar companies. This type of solar panel is best for desert areas where dust is the main problems. We commonly can use it our homes. This project is also used in huge solar energy grad station.

Solar is a renewable energy resource that will last for a couple billion more years we will never run out, using tracking to generate more electricity than their stationary counterparts due to increase direct.

Solar energy is that it does not hurt the atmosphere, does not pollute or carbon dioxide and there is no noise pollution with solar energy.

As for cleaning purposes, the automated cleaning system is implemented to prevent the formation of dust on the module surface.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

This type of solar panel is best for desert areas where dust is the main problems. We commonly can use it our homes. This project is also used in huge solar energy grad station.

the automated cleaning system is implemented to prevent the formation of dust on the module surface.

This  project is to keep the solar photovoltaic panel perpendicular to the sun throughout the year in order to make it more efficient. The solar photovoltaic panel takes astronomical data as reference and the tracking system as the capability to always point the solar array towards the sun . the vertical and horizontal motion of the panel is obtain by taking altitude angle and azimuth angle as reference. Also this project is to clean dust from photovoltaic panel by using cleaning brush that solar panel work efficiently.

   The source of the project used is 5V maximum to avoid the Arduino from   damage. The LDR will detect the sunlight and actuate the servo motor . Normally, solar panel only absorb the light energy as it places. Then, after the light sensor added to the near solar panel, the servo motor which act as an actuator then moves the solar panel to follow the sunlight. If the dust presence detected on the solar panel, the sensor will detect it and actuate the cleaning brush to remove from the solar panel . The sensor is used to detect dust as an input Basically, the Arduino is used to program the circuit and setting the servo motor.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemType of Industry Medical , Petroleum , Energy Technologies RoboticsSustainable Development Goals Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean EnergyRequired Resources

To extract maximum voltage by keeping the panel model to always perpendicular with sun. To Automated cleaning system accumulate as much light from the sun by keeping the solar panel surface as free from dust by using Cleaning brush. Using heat and dust sensor to sense dust of solar panel LCD’s are used to show the voltage coming from solar panel. The dust cleaning system are controll by periodically by using Arduino.