Rancang Bangun Solar Tracker System

Pradana, Tegar Bintang and , Umar S.T., M. T (2025) Rancang Bangun Solar Tracker System. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.

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Abstract

Renewable energy is one of the efforts in environmental conservation and sustainable energy management for a country. Every country must have an adequate energy management system, considering the energy trilemma, which includes energy security, environmental sustainability, and energy equity. Indonesia, with its tropical climate and long dry seasons, has great potential to utilize solar panels as an alternative energy source. Conventional solar panel usage still faces several issues, such as panels being blown away by strong winds and the inability to track the sun’s movement, leading to suboptimal sunlight absorption. This study aims to address these issues by designing and constructing a solar tracker system that maximizes solar panel use and minimizes damage from strong winds. The solar tracker system uses two servo motors to move the panels, ensuring they always face the sun. The primary energy source of the system is a 20Wp solar panel connected to a 40A Solar Charge Controller (SCC) and an 8Ah battery to supply power to all components. The energy distribution circuit also uses an LM2596 step-down regulator to reduce the voltage to 5V for other electronic components. Data from the wind anemometer sensor is displayed on an LCD for real-time wind speed monitoring. The research shows that the developed solar tracker system improves solar energy absorption efficiency compared to static solar panels. This system is also effective in protecting the panel from wind damage by aligning it with the wind direction, reducing potential damage. When the wind speed stabilizes, the panel returns to face the sun. Positioning the solar panel at a 90-degree angle proves to be the optimal position for maximum solar energy absorption. This design not only optimizes energy absorption but also protects the device from environmental factors and has the potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Arduino Nano, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Solar panels, Solar Tracker
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions:	Fakultas Teknik > S1 Teknik Elektro
Depositing User:	TEGAR BINTANG PRADANA
Date Deposited:	13 Feb 2025 01:48
Last Modified:	13 Feb 2025 01:48
URI:	http://eprints.ums.ac.id/id/eprint/132101

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