Development of Tracking Solar Panel with Smart Automatic Changeover System

With global warming rising faster than ever, the need to produce electricity from renewable energy is higher than before. Malaysia took part in Net Zero 2050, an initiative to reduce the temperature increased to 0°C, by proposing to produce energy from solar power. However, solar power does come wit...

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Published in:	2023 International Conference on Engineering Technology and Technopreneurship (ICE2T) pp. 385 - 389
Main Authors:	Amran, Ahmad Roshidi, Hishamuddin, Ungku Ahmad Ungku, Saad, Amna, Azhar, Wan Nur Shafiqah Wan, Razak, Mohd Raziff Abd
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 15-08-2023
Subjects:	Arduino Efficiency Net zero Net Zero 2050 Power measurement Production Propulsion Prototypes Renewable Energy Renewable energy sources Solar Irradiance Technological innovation
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Summary:	With global warming rising faster than ever, the need to produce electricity from renewable energy is higher than before. Malaysia took part in Net Zero 2050, an initiative to reduce the temperature increased to 0°C, by proposing to produce energy from solar power. However, solar power does come with its own disadvantages. This paper focuses on reducing the disadvantages of solar power: energy-inefficiency and unreliability. To increase the efficiency of solar power and combat the unreliability caused by varying sun exposure, a Tracking Solar Panel Configuration system and a Smart Automatic Changeover System were developed simultaneously. Based on the results measured from both Tracking Solar Panel and Fixed Solar Panel configurations, the power efficiency of Tracking Solar Panel over Fixed Solar Panel is 12.43%. By implementing the tracking system into existing fixed solar panel installations in the market, we can significantly enhance energy production. This advancement will not only reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy sources but also propel us towards achieving our goal of Net Zero 2050, where our energy consumption aligns harmoniously with renewable energy generation. Embracing such innovations in solar technology paves the way for a more sustainable future, where we can minimize our carbon footprint and make substantial progress in combating climate change.
DOI:	10.1109/ICE2T58637.2023.10540507