In this presentation, we discussed about the solar tracking principle, its types, challenges, and future enhancement.

1. Solar Tracking
performance and economics
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Introduction
• What is Solar Tracker?
• Why did we need?
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Working principle
 Auto tracking
 Panel detects
 Sensor output
Hardware components
Solar panel

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• Working of Photovoltic cell
• Defination
• construction
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• Arduino UNO Controller
• H-Bridge Drive

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• Advantages
• Quaid-e-Azam solar
Park in Bahawalpur
Types of Solar Tracking
• Single Axis Tracker
• Dual Axis Tracker

6. D i s a d v a n t a g e s
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 Expensive
 Produces only DC
 Not available at night and cloudy weather conditions
 Regular maintenance required

7. Future Enhancement
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Conclusion
Challenges
• Auxiliary equipment
of the system
• Storage
S.T
• PIC Microcontoller

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References
• Rizk, J. C. A. Y., and Y. Chaiko. "Solar tracking system: more
efficient use of solar panels." World Academy of Science,
Engineering and Technology 41 (2008): 313-315.
• Kelly, Nelson A., and Thomas L. Gibson. "Improved photovoltaic
energy output for cloudy conditions with a solar tracking system."
Solar Energy 83.11 (2009): 2092-2102.
• Corio, Ronald P. "Single axis solar tracking system." U.S. Patent No.
8,459,249. 11 Jun. 2013.