OPTIMIZATION POWER OF SOLAR PANEL POWER PLANT USING THE DUAL AXIS SOLAR TRACKER

Abstract

Solar energy can be converted into electrical energy through technology such as solar panels. To optimize the use of energy from solar panels when exposed to sunlight, a system is needed that can follow the direction of the sun so that it can absorb as much light as possible. One solution is to use a dual axis solar tracker that uses an LDR sensor, Arduino Mega 2560, and servo motor. With this system, solar panels can move vertically and horizontally to increase energy production. Proven by the results of tests carried out at 09.00 WIB – 16.00 WIB, the total electrical energy produced by solar panels with a dual axis solar tracker system is 77.31 Watts/Day, which is higher than static solar panels which only produce 42 Watts of power. .04 Watt/Day, with an 83% increase in power compared to static solar panels. With this, the use of a dual axis solar tracker can significantly optimize solar energy efficiency.