Performance Analysis of Dynamic Systems Using Solar Tracker to Improve Solar Panel Efficiency
Denny Haryanto Sinaga, Muhammad Aulia Rahman Sembiring, Hasianna Nopina Situmorang, Arianto Nixon Transferando Tambunan, Paulinson Riki Marpaung

Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

This paper presents the performance analysis of dynamic systems using a solar tracker to improve solar panel efficiency. The majority of the solar panels are still static, which results in inferior solar energy receiving. to create a perpendicular angle between the solar panels and the direction of the sun^s rays to maximize the absorption of solar energy. By altering the time of the solar module, this research creates a prototype solar tracker that is capable of producing more energy overall than solar modules that are static. For automatic solar module storage, these prototypes used 2 light sensors, an actuator, and a controller. It is expected that by using this technology, solar energy usage can be maximized and a cost-effective electronic control system can be created.

Keywords: Dynamic System, Solar Tracker, Solar Panel, Efficiency Improvement

Topic: Applied Sciences-Computers and Engineering