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Comparison of a Developed Dual Axis Solar Tracking System based on Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and Astronomical Equations with Existing Systems

by Anuja Borkar, Sunil Surve
Communications on Applied Electronics
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 4 - Number 9
Year of Publication: 2016
Authors: Anuja Borkar, Sunil Surve
10.5120/cae2016652165

Anuja Borkar, Sunil Surve . Comparison of a Developed Dual Axis Solar Tracking System based on Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and Astronomical Equations with Existing Systems. Communications on Applied Electronics. 4, 9 ( April 2016), 18-21. DOI=10.5120/cae2016652165

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author = { Anuja Borkar, Sunil Surve },
title = { Comparison of a Developed Dual Axis Solar Tracking System based on Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and Astronomical Equations with Existing Systems },
journal = { Communications on Applied Electronics },
issue_date = { April 2016 },
volume = { 4 },
number = { 9 },
month = { April },
year = { 2016 },
issn = { 2394-4714 },
pages = { 18-21 },
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url = { https://www.caeaccess.org/archives/volume4/number9/578-2016652165/ },
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publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
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Abstract

A novel, low cost solar tracker based on Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and astronomical equation is designed and implemented. Simulated results of the system predict an increase in efficiency compared to other tracking solar panels. Experimental testing also shows an excellent agreement with the available models. In addition, further improvements to the design are critically evaluated in terms of complexity and benefit.

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Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Solar tracking efficiency maximum power point tracking (MPPT) astronomical equations