AUTOMATED SOLAR PANEL POSITIONING AND MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

Abstract: This project presents a control system to enhance the performance of a solar panel. A dual-axis mechanism is developed that tilts and turns the solar panel to face the highest intensity of light. The system is designed in LabVIEW and implemented on the Arduino Microcontroller. The physical model of the system was built using servo motors, LDRs and wiper. The pilot plant was tested by applying a source of light from various directions and monitoring its response. The solar panel is able to face towards the highest intensity of light with high level of precision. A LabVIEW simulation interface is developed, allowing for comprehensive monitoring and visualization of key performance metrics, including solar panel voltage, current output, and battery status.

Keywords: Arduino Microcontroller, LDRs, Servo motor, Solar panel, Wiper, LabVIEW.