SAI SPURTHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Accredited by NACC UGC and ISO 9001:2008 certified institution)

B.GANGARAM, SATHUPALLY-507303, KHAMMAM Dist, T.S
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

A MINI PROJECT
ON
SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM

Under The Guidance Of

Mrs.M.PRATHIMA
Presented By
M.tech (EPS)
N.SHIVANI (21C55A0210)
K.SRAVAN SHIVA KUMAR (20C51A0212)
G.BALAJI (20C51A0208)
M.TEJA (20C51A0217
 INDEX

 INTRODUCTION

 BLOCK DIAGRAM

 COMPONENTS

 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

 ADVANTAGES

 EXPECTED OUTCOME

 FUTURE SCOPE
 INTRODUCTION

 Solar panels has been used increasingly in recent years to convert solar energy to electrical
energy.
 The share of fossil fuels in meeting energy demand decreasing because human beeings started to
turn to clean sustainable energy sources to live in cleaner environment.
 Therefore solar energy has an important place among renewable energy sources.
 By using fixed solar panels we can generate power at moderate level. The aim of this project is
to generate maximum power with solar tracking system.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
 COMPONENTS

 SOLAR PANEL

 LDR SENSORS

 RESISTORS

 ARDUINO BOARD

 RELAY

 ACTUATOR

 INDICATORS
 SOLAR PANEL

 100 Watts power generation solar panel.

 Used to convert solar energy into electrical energy.
 Voltage of 12-18 volts.

LDR SENSORS

 Photoresistor / LDR resistors.

 Used to indicate the presence or absence of light or it measure the light
intensity.
 It has a light resistance of 10k-20k
RESISTORS

 A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that

implements electical resistance as circuit element.
 In electronic circuit resistor is used to reduce current flow,to
divide voltages,bias active elements.

ARDUINO BOARD

 Operating Voltage 5v
 Input Voltage 7-12 v
 Digital I/O pins 14
 Anlog input pins : 6
 Total no of pins 28
RELAY
 AC load current Max is 10A at 250VAC or 125V AC
 DC load current Max is 10A at 30V DC or 28V DC
 Normal Voltage is 5V DC
 It includes 5-pins & designed with plastic material
 Operating time is 10msec,Release time is 5msec
 When the balance becomes zero it operates as the load supply disconnect
from main supply

ACTUATOR
 Input voltage 12v
 Stroke is 300mm
 Maximum load is 6000N
 Speed is 4mm/s
 Linear type actuator
INDICATORS
 Indicators help the system determine the position of sun in the sky

 It is 10A at 125VAC or 250VAC & 10A at 30VDC or 28VDC

 Indicators can be used to monitor the performance of the tracking system

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

 Single axis solar tracking systems have a positive environmental impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and dependence on fossil fuels.

 They also have a smaller land footprint compared to fixed systems, which can help preserve natural habitats.

 However, the manufacturing process of the system components has its own environmental impact.

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 ADVANTAGES

 Increased Energy Production: By tracking the sun's movement along one axis (typically east-west), the solar panels can
maintain a more direct angle with the sun throughout the day. This leads to increased energy generation compared to
fixed solar panels.

 Extended Operational Hours: Tracking systems can capture sunlight from dawn to dusk, which means longer daily
operational hours compared to fixed panels, especially during seasons with variable sun angles.

 Lower Energy Costs: Increased energy production means lower electricity bills or increased savings for grid-tied
systems, making solar power more economically viable.

 Smaller Panel Arrays: Because single-axis trackers can generate more power from the same panels, you may need a
smaller panel array to meet your energy needs, saving on installation costs and space.
 EXPECTED OUTCOME

 Increased Energy Output: Solar panels aligned with the sun can capture more sunlight throughout the day, leading to higher
energy production compared to fixed panels.

 Enhanced Efficiency: Solar tracking systems can increase the overall efficiency of a solar installation, making it more
environmentally friendly.
 FUTURE SCOPE

 The future of single axis solar tracking systems looks promising with advancements in technology and increased demand
for renewable energy.

 New materials and designs are being developed to make the systems more efficient and cost-effective. As solar energy
becomes more prevalent, single axis tracking systems will play a larger role in maximizing energy yield.
 THANK YOU

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