Author : R Mohan 1
Date of Publication :7th November 2016
Abstract: Solar power generation had been employed as a renewable energy for years ago. Residents that use solar power as their alternative power supply will bring benefits to them. The main objective of this paper is to develop a microcontroller-based parabolic mirror tracking system which will keep the parabolic glass aligned with the Sun in order to maximize in harvesting power. When the intensity of light is decreasing, this system continuously changes its direction without any interruption. Microcontroller and stepper motor are used for continuous rotation for every one hour during day time only. This design is covered for a single axis and is designed for residential/small farmer use. Finally, the project is able to track and follow the Sun position in order to get maximum power at the output regardless motor speed.
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