Efficiency of Sensor Devices Used in Dynamic Solar Tracking System: Comparative Assessment Parameters Review

Abstract:

There have been recent research interests in obtaining an optimum efficient design for the solar tracking system in published papers over the past three decades. This paper presents an in-depth overview of the assessment parameters and characteristics of various sensor devices employed to provide precise feedback control mechanism used in dynamic solar tracking systems. We found that the webcam sensor device has superior capability compared to other solar sensors devices. In conclusion, we propose a future research direction for a better efficiency and effective dynamic solar tracking system. Keywords: Solar tracking; Solar sensors; Solar panels; Overall output generated energy; Webcam; Photoresistors; Photodiodes; Feedback Control mechanism

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 448-453)
• Pages: 1437-1445
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.448-453.1437
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Emmanuel B. Balogun*, Xu Huang, Dat Tran
• Keywords: Feedback Control Mechanism, Overall Output Generated Energy, Photodiodes, Photoresistors, Solar Panels, Solar Sensors, Solar Tracking, Webcam

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