Control device for automatic orientation of a solar panel based on a microcontroller (PIC16f628a)

M. R. Rezoug, A. Krama

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Abstract

This work proposes a control device for autonomous solar tracker based on one axis, It consists of two main parts; the control part which is based on "the PIC16f628a"; it has the role of controlling, measuring and plotting responses. The second part is a mechanical device, which has the role of making the solar panel follows the day-night change of the sun throughout the year. Both parties are established to improve energy generation of the photovoltaic panels. In this paper, we will explain the main operating principles of our system. Also, we will provide experimental results which demonstrate the good performance and the efficiency of this system. This innovation is different from what has been proposed in previous studies. The important points of this system are maximum output energy and minimum energy consumption of solar tracker, its cost is relatively low with simplicity in implementation. The average power increase produced by using the tracking system for a particular day, is over 30 % compared with the static panel.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability
Subtitle of host publicationTMREES 2016
EditorsChafic-Touma Salame, Michel Aillerie, Panagiotis Papageorgas
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735414167
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Technologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability, TMREES 2016 - Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 15 Apr 201618 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1758
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Technologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability, TMREES 2016
Country/TerritoryLebanon
CityBeirut
Period15/04/1618/04/16

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