Investigating the effect of sun tracking on PV voltage in solar installation using microcontroller prototype model

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Abstract

Weather monitoring is a global phenomenon and its impact world-wide cannot be over emphasized. The monitored parameters are always factored into result-based performance and efficiency. This efficiency can also be determined by the solar irradiance. Solar energy installations are some of the alternative energy generation strategy adopted globally, hence it is important to determine the location, size and position of the panel to ensure maximum solar irradiance. This work is aimed to study the effect of sun tracking solar installation on charging voltage using microcontroller. AT89S52 microcontroller was adopted to implement a model prototype for sun tracking solar installation during cloudy morning and sunny weather conditions. Readings from the prototype were used to characterize the cloudy and non-cloudy weather conditions. From the characteristic curves plotted, it was established that the optimum performance could be obtained during the cloudy morning and sunny afternoon. This further elucidates the impact of sun tracking in solar installations which could be beneficial to solar installation managers and scientists.

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Chukwuemeka, O. C., Stephen, O., Vincent, B. A., & Paul, C. N. (2018). Investigating the effect of sun tracking on PV voltage in solar installation using microcontroller prototype model. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 7(3), 41–44.

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