Measurement: Sensors (Jun 2024)
Solar PV tracking system using arithmetic optimization with dual axis and sensor
Abstract
Presently, PV system is considered the best renewable energy source for electricity production. In order to maximize energy output in photovoltaic systems, a system for tracking the sun's position and adjusting panel positions was created. Despite the fact that several models for tracking solar radiation have been suggested to improve energy production, it faces challenges in continuous tracking and power consumption. This paper proposes a novel sensor-based solar tracking system with numerical optimization to increase photovoltaic systems' energy output. The initial model was for a two-axis tracking system based on sensors. Solar panel and sun positions are detected by this system using ultraviolet and microelectromechanical sun sensors. To improve tracking movements and photovoltaic energy production, we recommend using solar sensors to construct a novel two-axis solar tracking device. This technology benefits from increased solar radiation and solar energy harvesting capabilities. The main disadvantage of dual-axis active solar tracking systems is that the drive mechanism frequently uses up the output power of the solar panels. As a result, the net power gain of the solar panel is less than its maximum. Further, a control system was developed with proportional integral derivative (PID) controller and arithmetic optimization (AO) to adjust the panel position relative to suns movement. The AO technique tunes the PID controller gains until it reaches its desired level to enhance the production of power. With the use of sensors, the tracking system can use mathematical optimization algorithms and the sun's position to minimize power consumption while still maintaining optimal solar panel positioning. The developed model was designed in the MATLAB software and the outcomes are analyzed. The paper also presents an energy analysis of the system, which evaluates the energy input, output and overall system efficiency. We recommend using solar sensors to create a unique dual-axis solar tracking system. This technology benefits from increased solar radiation and solar energy harvesting capabilities.
