Open AccessThe novel algorithm of dual-axis solar tracker in severe weather condition
Author(s) -
Aditia Yoga Pratama,
Chairul Gagarin Irianto
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/753/1/012019
Subject(s) - solar energy , solar tracker , photovoltaic system , irradiance , environmental science , solar irradiance , meteorology , simulation , computer science , engineering , physics , electrical engineering , optics
Fulfilling the energy demand by using fossil fuel is still heavily dependent. Eco-friendly-based energy like solar energy is being employed. Solar energy possess the potential to adequately fulfil more than ten times of current energy demand, which means it is profitable in terms of energy and environment. Harvesting solar energy using solar cells has issues with its efficiency. The tracking system is believed to enhance the efficiency of solar panels. In other hand, the current system failed when it comes to severe. Global horizon irradiance in severe weather, solar radiation is scattered evenly in the horizontal plane. So, adding the diffused irradiance parameter to the algorithm hopefully tackle the double axis solar tracker (DAST) current issues. This DAST system uses Arduino Uno as the main control. Light dependent resistor (LDR) as a sensor in the DAST system. Servo motor as an actuator is used. Experiment result in sunny day, cloudy day, and rainy day, respectively 59.67Wh, 38.20 Wh, and 2.5 Wh. In other hand, a fixed tilt angle system generates 46.51 Wh on sunny day, 29.84 Wh on cloudy day, and 1.95 Wh on rainy day.