PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ON A SOLAR TRACKER SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL DELIVERY OF ELECTRICITY
Abstract
With the increasing global demand for clean and sustainable energy, solar power has
emerged as a prominent alternative to fossil fuels. However, optimizing the efficiency of
solar energy systems remains a crucial challenge. This study presents a performance
evaluation of a solar tracker system aimed at enhancing the optimal delivery of electricity
compared to conventional fixed-tilt photovoltaic (PV) systems. A solar tracker
dynamically adjusts the orientation of solar panels to follow the sun’s trajectory, thereby
maximizing incident solar radiation throughout the day. The experimental setup involved
a side-by-side analysis of a single-axis solar tracker and a fixed system, both operating
under similar environmental conditions. Key performance metrics such as voltage,
current, power output, solar irradiance, and energy yield were recorded and analyzed over
several weeks. The results revealed that the solar tracker system consistently
outperformed the fixed-tilt system, with an average energy gain ranging from 20% to
35%, depending on weather conditions and time of year. The project report concludes that
integrating solar tracking technologies, particularly in regions with high solar availability,
can lead to more reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective solar energy solutions, making
them an essential component in future renewable energy planning.
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