Self Aligning Solar Panel

The purpose is to compare the self aligning platform to a stationary one and see if there are any benefits from using such a platform.

Self aligning solar panel.

The aim of this project is to create a self aligning platform for better utilization of a solar panel. Using a gps module and magnetometer the heliowatcher allows the user to place the system anywhere in the world without any calibration. Solar panels have an efficiency rating with a 0 5 to 1 drop every year. Each of these monitor boards will handle up to 8 sets of panels with up to 20 amps each and you can cascade up to 4 boards giving you a potential of 32 panel groups.

Because solar cells are connected in a series even just a little shade on one panel can cease solar production on all other panels. The mid point is aligned with the elevator bar hinges. Understanding the basic principles of design and what type of system or diy solar kit you ll need will help you maximize solar efficiency. In my case with 3 panels per group that would give you the abillity to monitor over 50kw of solar panels.

Mark the back of your solar panel so that when it is hung onto the elevator bar it s centre of gravity i e. This is a vanilla script and uses the following bits to control the system rotor. True north is not the same as magnetic north. Carefully pre drill holes through the two x 2 inch bars into the aluminium frame of each solar panel and secure with 25mm 1 stainless steel bolts.

I ve been using the stop rotor on max solar input workshop script. Solar panels should always face true south if you are in the northern hemisphere or true north if you are in the southern hemisphere. If you are using a compass to orient your panels you need to correct for the difference which varies from place to place. Trim trees to make sure no shade falls on any part of the solar.

8 way solar power monitor. And learning the ins and outs of solar system design will help you choose the right diy solar panel kit for your needs. Introduction we designed and built a system to automatically orient a solar panel for maximum efficiency record data and safely charge batteries.