Foldable solar tracking system

Do foldable solar panels meet agrivoltaics requirements?

Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. This study investigates the use of a foldable solar panel system equipped with a dynamic tracking algorithm for agrivoltaics system (AVS) applications. It aims to simultaneously meet the requirements for renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.

How do foldable solar panels work?

Foldable Module Design We design the foldable module using a dual-panel structure, where one edge of each panel is joined to its counterpart, while the opposite edge is connected to a movable base. This innovative configuration facilitates the adjustment of the panel’s tilt angle to enhance solar energy capture, as depicted in Figure 2.

How does a foldable compact solar system work?

With the control of four servomotors, four solar panels of the foldable compact mechanism are folded up one by one. Using the required attitude computed by the local position and time of the robot, the robot can adjust the attitude of the solar panels to the sun to obtain the maximum power efficiency.

How do solar trackers work?

Sensors detect the sun's angle, and feedback signals drive the tracker via a microprocessor. Open-loop solar trackers, on the other hand, rely entirely on current data inputs and the system's algorithm, making them easier and less expensive to construct. Fig. 2. Schematic representation of tilt moments in PV systems. Fig. 3. Solar tracker systems.