Title :
A low-cost prototype for sun tracking
Author :
Ribeiro, G.A.G. ; Queiroz, L. ; Martins, Goncalo ; Pereira, Helder A.
Author_Institution :
Gerencia de Especialistas em Sist. Eletricos de Potencia, Univ. Fed. de Vicosa, Vicosa, Brazil
Abstract :
The generated power by a solar panel is directly related to the level of solar radiation on the panel. Thus a system capable of tracking the solar movement improves the efficiency in the generated power. This work presents a study and construction of a sun tracking prototype in order to follow the movement of the sun during the day and increase the power generated by the panel. The aim was to build a simplified and low-cost structure that increases the performance of the system in 12 - 18 percent.
Keywords :
solar power; generated power; low-cost prototype; solar movement; solar panel; sun tracking; Azimuth; Current measurement; Gears; Prototypes; Sun; Tracking; Voltage measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications (INDUSCON), 2012 10th IEEE/IAS International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Fortaleza
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2412-0
DOI :
10.1109/INDUSCON.2012.6453421
