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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF A DUAL-AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM OVER A-FIXED-AXIS SOLAR PANEL USING FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER

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Last updated: 01 Feb 2025

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Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) energy provides advantages like low maintenance requirements and effectiveness in remote locations, while having a minimal environmental footprint. Nonetheless, the majority of PV systems are fixed flat-plate setups, which can lead to decreased energy production because of varying solar irradiation levels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of a fuzzy controlled solar tracker system with dual axes compared to a fixed system. Fuzzy logic controllers are employed to regulate the motion of a dual-axis solar tracker system, enhancing the power output from the solar panels. The system utilizes a Mamdani fuzzy logic model, implemented through MATLAB Simulink, to interface with Arduino for controlling the system's movement. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed models, the power output of stationary photovoltaic panels is compared to the power output of fuzzy controlled dual-axis panels. The findings indicate that a solar tracker system with dual axes yields a 24.18% increase in power output.

DOI

10.21608/auej.2024.328483.1721

Keywords

Dual-axis solar tracker, Arduino MEGA2560, Fuzzy Logic algorithm, Membership Function

Authors

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A.

Last Name

Awad

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M.

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Mechanical Engineering Department, High Institute of Engineering, 6th. of October City, Giza, Egypt

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nai4ama@gmail.com

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6th of October

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First Name

R.

Last Name

Ali

MiddleName

K.

Affiliation

Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, 11629, Cairo, Egypt

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ragabkhalil1971@gmail.com

City

cairo

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First Name

M.

Last Name

Sokar

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Ib.

Affiliation

Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, 11629, Cairo, Egypt

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mohamed.sokar@feng.bu.edu.eg

City

Cairo

Orcid

0000-0002-3916-7698

Volume

20

Article Issue

74

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53014

Issue Date

2025-01-01

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2024-09-14

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2025-01-01

Page Start

243

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254

Print ISSN

1687-8418

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3009-7622

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https://jaes.journals.ekb.eg/article_404809.html

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404,809

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706

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Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector

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https://jaes.journals.ekb.eg/

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF A DUAL-AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM OVER A-FIXED-AXIS SOLAR PANEL USING FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER

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01 Feb 2025