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The document outlines a project for a low-cost single-axis solar tracker that uses two LDR sensors and an Arduino Uno to maximize solar panel efficiency by orienting the panel towards the sun. It details the components required, working principle, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of the system. The project successfully demonstrates improved energy absorption compared to fixed panels.

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Sanika

The document outlines a project for a low-cost single-axis solar tracker that uses two LDR sensors and an Arduino Uno to maximize solar panel efficiency by orienting the panel towards the sun. It details the components required, working principle, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of the system. The project successfully demonstrates improved energy absorption compared to fixed panels.

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Project Title

• Contents
• Introduction
• Objective
• Components required
• Circuit diagram
• Working principle
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Applications
• Result
• conclusion
 A solar tracker is a system that orients
a solar panel toward the sun to maximize
energy capture. Since the sun moves
throughout the day, a fixed panel
cannot generate maximum power. This
project implements a single-axis solar
tracking system that follows the sun from
east to west using two LDR sensors and a
servo motor controlled by an Arduino
Uno.
 To design a low-cost automatic solar
tracker
 To improve solar panel efficiency by
tracking sunlight
 To use sensor feedback (LDR) for position
adjustment
 To control movement using Arduino and
a servo motor
Component Quantity
Arduino Uno 1
LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) 2
1kΩ Resistors 2
SG90 Servo Motor 1
3V Solar Panel 1
Jumper wires As required
Breadboard 1
9V battery 1
 Two LDRs sense sunlight intensity.
 Arduino reads analog values from A0 and
A1.
 If light on left LDR > right LDR → servo
rotates left
 If light on right LDR > left LDR → servo
rotates right
 When both values are equal → servo stops
(panel aligned)
 This keeps the solar panel facing the sun
throughout the day.
 Increases solar panel efficiency
 Low cost and easy to build
 Automatic operation, no manual
adjustment
 Can be expanded to dual-axis tracking
 Works only in good sunlight
 Limited to one directional movement
 Servo consumes additional power
 Solar street lights
 Solar water heaters
 Solar mobile chargers
 Educational projects
 Small solar power plants
 The designed system successfully tracks
the sun using two LDR sensors and rotates
the panel using an SG90 servo motor.
Testing shows that the panel stays
aligned with the brightest light source,
improving solar energy absorption
compared to a fixed panel.
 Thus, the single axis solar tracker using
Arduino is a successful low –cost and
efficient solution.
Thank you

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