OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY THROUGH FLOATING SOLAR PANELS WITH SUN TRACKING

Abstract

Solar panels are the leading component in the electrical energy generation today in the category of renewable energy. However, the panels are made up of semiconductor and degrades in electrical energy production if heated beyond 25 degree C, floating panels has the advantage to keep themselves cool if floating in water, in addition vaporization of water can be minimized.  Moreover, space for installation on land is saved. In addition, if the panels are able to track the sun throughout the day, radiation falling on the panels will be always perpendicular, hence electrical energy generated will be maximized. In addition, the project is a DC standalone system, it avoids conversion of DC into AC and undoubtedly DC loads are far more energy efficient & low power consumer than their AC counterparts. This research project includes all the above advantages. The energy stored in the battery throughout the day with all the advantages mentioned above is used to glow the RGB LEDs automatically at night, in fact they are representing the load we ultimately need to run from the energy stored.