Design and implementation of a two-axis sun tracking solar power system

Journal of Engineering Technology

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 34-39

  Guo, Liping ^a  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

SOLAR CELL ARRAYS; SOLAR CONCENTRATORS;

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATIONS; DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTS; ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS; EMBEDDED CONTROL SYSTEMS; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS; SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT; SOLAR TRACKER;

SOLAR ENERGY;

EID: 84864965675     PISSN: 07479964     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

References (10)

1. Alexandru, C., and C. Prozna. 2008. "Different Tracking Strategies for Optimizing the Energetic Efficiency of a Photovoltaic System." Paper presented at the IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, May 22-25.
2. "Battery Basics." n.d. Progressive Dynamics Inc. Accessed March 28, 2011. http://www.progressivedyn.com/battery-basics.html.
3. Beltran, J., J. L. Gonzalez Rubio, and C. D. Garcia-Beltran. 2007. "Design, Manufacturing and Performance Test of a Solar Tracker Made by an Embedded Control." Paper presented at the Electronics, Robotics and Automotive Mechanics Conference, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, September 25-28.
4. Guo, L., P. Curtis, A. Barendregt and A. Surrilo. 2009. "Design and Implementation of a Sun Tracking Solar Power System." Paper presented at the Annual Conference of American Society of Engineering Education, Austin, TX, June 14-17.
5. Luque-Heredia, I., R. Cervantes, G. Quemere, and I. Madrid. 2007. "A Sun Tracking Error Monitor for Photovoltaic Concentrators." Paper presented at the Electronics, Robotics and Automotive Mechanics Conference, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, September 25-28.
6. Maish, A. B. 1990. "Performance of a Self-Aligning Solar Array Tracking Controller." Paper presented at the 21st IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, Kissimmee, FL, May 21-25.
7. Mukund, P. R. 1999. Wind and Solar Power Systems. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
8. Oltu, O., P. L. Milea, M. Dragulinescu, and E. Franti. 2007. "Solar Panel Energetic Efficiency Optimization Method, Based on an Specific Detector and Orientation Microsystem." Paper presented at the International Semiconductor Conference, Sinaia, Romania, Oct 15-17.
9. Quintana, M. A., D. L. King, J. E. Cannon, J. R. Woodworth, W. E. Boyson, N. P. Adams, and D. E. Elibee. 1993. "Recent Advances in Outdoor Performance Evaluation of PV Systems." Paper presented at the 23rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, Louisville, KY, May 10-14.
10. Yazidi, A., F. Betin, G. Notton, and G. A. Capolino. 2006. "Low Cost Two-Axis Solar Tracker with High Precision Positioning." Paper presented at the First International Symposium on Environment Identities in Mediterranean Area, Corte-Ajaccio, France, July 10-13.