9th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development

Authors - Thangam S, M Gurupriya, Anees Sajid Injeti, G. Neha Rupsica, Gopireddy Praneetha Reddy
Abstract - The construction of an Arduino-based solar tracking system to increase solar panel efficiency is described in this project. Through the use of servo motors and light sensors (LDRs), the system continuously modifies the orientation of the solar panel to face the sun. Installing the sensors and putting the solar panels on a moveable frame comprise the hardware setup. For the best possible alignment with the sun, the servo motor is controlled by the Arduino board, which also analyses data from the sensors. Coding is used in the software component to interpret sensor data and control the movement of the servo motors. Accurate tracking requires calibration. To provide optimal energy capture under varying illumination conditions, precise solar tracking requires extensive testing and fine-tuning. For the system to perform over the long run, consideration is also given to the power supply and maintenance issues. This study provides a methodical and easily understandable way to improve solar energy harvesting, which might lead to sustainable use of solar energy.