A Review on Solar Tracking Methods

In the World, perhaps the most significant issue as far as people understood, non-renewable sources would be extinguished. Apart from that, non-renewable energy sources are one of the critical factors for pollution, global warming. To address such issues, it is vital to shift to sustainable power so...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2020-08, Vol.912 (4), p.42045
Main Authors: Nithin Kumar, D V, Stalin John, M R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Alternative energy sources
Energy resources
Maximum power tracking
Photovoltaic cells
Power efficiency
Power sources
Renewable energy sources
Renewable resources
Research facilities
Tracking systems
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Summary:In the World, perhaps the most significant issue as far as people understood, non-renewable sources would be extinguished. Apart from that, non-renewable energy sources are one of the critical factors for pollution, global warming. To address such issues, it is vital to shift to sustainable power sources, for example - sunlight, wind, etc. are essential in the present century. To examine the available solar tracking methods and algorithm, which have better accuracy and high output power efficiency. Multiple databases were searched for English literature and limiting to last ten years. The keywords selected for the search were a combination of the solar tracking algorithm, PLC, maximum power point tracking system, and solar tracking. The search results suggested that research on solar tracking is required to increase the generation of electricity. Many International research institutions conducted research related to solar tracking systems and tracking algorithms. The solar tracking is done, by utilizing mechanical sensors to maintain the PV module perpendicular to the sun's irradiation. Proficient solar tracking methods are investigated by directing various analyses. The usage of renewable energy sources is lacking. Also, by designing an optimized solar tracking system for the generation of better output power is recommended.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/912/4/042045