Solarsense: Enhancing Energy Efficiency Through Iot-Enabled Solar Tracking
Kaushalya Thopate, Mayuri M. Gawade, Surabhi Kakade, Suvarna A Bahir, Mukund Kulkarni, Krishna Nilesh Jaiswal · 2024
The surging global demand for energy is primarily fueled by a burgeoning world population and elevated living standards. However, with traditional fossil fuels like oil dwindling in availability, there is an urgent need to shift towards renewable energy sources. Given the rapid progress in renewable energy technologies, a key objective of the project is to develop a solar energy tracking panel that can rotate for enhanced power generation. This innovative panel, capable of adjusting its position to optimize energy output by tracking the sun, proves invaluable in monitoring power consumption. The design of this rotatable solar energy tracking panel, incorporating four essential components (solar energy tracking panels, light-dependent resistors (LDRs), an Arduino, and a motor), is intricately explained in this study. This configuration not only serves as an advanced educational tool but also provides engineering technology students with a comprehensive understanding of alternative energy sources like solar power.