International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 153 - Number 9 |
Year of Publication: 2016 |
Authors: Soumya B. S., Nirmala Bai L., Monikashree T. S. |
10.5120/ijca2016912058 |
Soumya B. S., Nirmala Bai L., Monikashree T. S. . Power Saving Microcontroller based Robotic Solar Tracking Mechanism. International Journal of Computer Applications. 153, 9 ( Nov 2016), 10-12. DOI=10.5120/ijca2016912058
This paper presents a solar panel that constantly face sun at 900 to produce maximum voltage, as solar panel can move from east - west and north – south according to the durational movement of the sun. The microcontroller is designed to move the solar panel in four quadrants and operates with gear mechanism. This paper documents power generation using solar energy that can be used for home/domestic purposes, by controlling the movement of solar panels in the direction of the availability of sun rays. Robotic vehicle mechanism is used to move to the location where the maximum brightness/intensity is present which involves energy saving by switching ON and switching OFF the lights, fans and TV automatically by measuring the intensity and temperature of the surroundings.