IoT-Enabled Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System Using ESP32 and Blynk for Real-Time Monitoring and Energy Optimization DOI Creative Commons

Mustafa A Al-Sheikh

Jupiter Publikasi Ilmu Keteknikan Industri Teknik Elektro dan Informatika, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 187 - 204

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

This paper presents an IoT-enabled dual-axis solar tracking system that integrates a Kalman filter and Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller to enhance accuracy, energy efficiency, operational stability. Addressing the ongoing challenge of maxi- mizing photovoltaic (PV) panel output, proposed leverages ESP32 microcontroller Blynk platform provide real-time monitoring, remote parameter adjustments, flexible connectivity. Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensors measure sunlight intensity from multiple directions, while MG90S servo motors dynamically adjust panel’s azimuth elevation. The refines noisy sensor data yield precise sun position estimates, enabling PID respond quickly accurately deviations in orientation. Through extensive testing conducted over several days, including both clear partially cloudy conditions, achieved average Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) as low 1.2° under skies maintained RMSE below 2.0° even partial shading. Compared fixed-panel baseline, daily harvesting improved by approximately 43%. These results confirm advanced estimation control algorithms, when combined with IoT functionali- ties, significantly outperform simpler methods static installations. Furthermore, low-cost, compact design user-friendly interface facilitate practical deployment range scenarios, small-scale off-grid By ensuring continuous alignment PV sun, not only increases overall capture but also reduces maintenance requirements through oversight. research thus offers robust, scalable approach improving utilization diverse evolving environmental conditions.

Language: Английский

Advancements in Photovoltaic Cell Materials: Silicon, Organic, and Perovskite Solar Cells DOI Open Access
Abniel Machín, Francisco Márquez

Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. 1165 - 1165

Published: March 1, 2024

The evolution of photovoltaic cells is intrinsically linked to advancements in the materials from which they are fabricated. This review paper provides an in-depth analysis latest developments silicon-based, organic, and perovskite solar cells, at forefront research. We scrutinize unique characteristics, advantages, limitations each material class, emphasizing their contributions efficiency, stability, commercial viability. Silicon-based explored for enduring relevance recent innovations crystalline structures. Organic examined flexibility potential low-cost production, while perovskites highlighted remarkable efficiency gains ease fabrication. also addresses challenges scalability, environmental impact, offering a balanced perspective on current state future these technologies.

Language: Английский

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A bibliometric analysis of machine learning techniques in photovoltaic cells and solar energy (2014–2022) DOI Creative Commons
Abdelhamid Zaïdi

Energy Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 2768 - 2779

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Solar energy presents a promising solution to replace fossil-based sources, mitigating global warming and climate change. However, solar faces socio-economic, environmental, technical challenges. Computational tools like machine learning offer solutions these Despite numerous studies, there's lack of comprehensive research on ML applications in Photovoltaics Energy. This study conducts critical analysis Energy using publication trends bibliometric analysis, employing the PRISMA approach Scopus database. Results reveal high output, citations, international collaboration. Notable researchers include G. E. Georghiou Haibo Ma, with Ministry Education (China) being prolific affiliation. China emerges as most active nation due funding programs National Natural Science Foundation Key Research Development Program. contributes terms providing an patterns from 2014 2022, including topic categories important metrics, at levels country, institution, organisation. Analysing author-keyword data aggregate publishing themes identify influential journals. Enhancing comprehension hotspots focal points research. also aims discuss role Cognitive Computing cancer/tumor oncological research, emphasising potential for significant advancements obstacles that need be overcome order fully utilise its advantages. Future studies could extensive into cybersecurity systems particularly wake malware, phishing, other intrusion attacks grid infrastructure worldwide.

Language: Английский

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A review of chalcogenide-based perovskites as the next novel materials: Solar cell and optoelectronic applications, catalysis and future perspectives DOI
George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet

Next Nanotechnology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7, P. 100102 - 100102

Published: Sept. 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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Enhancing PV power forecasting with deep learning and optimizing solar PV project performance with economic viability: A multi-case analysis of 10 MW Masdar project in UAE DOI
Muhammad Faizan Tahir, Anthony Tzes, Muhammad Zain Yousaf

et al.

Energy Conversion and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 311, P. 118549 - 118549

Published: May 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Enhancing Photovoltaic System Efficiency through a Digital Twin Framework: A Comprehensive Modeling Approach DOI Creative Commons
Abdul-Kadir Hamid, Mena Maurice Farag, Mousa I. Hussein

et al.

International Journal of Thermofluids, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26, P. 101078 - 101078

Published: Jan. 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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Optimization and intelligent power management control for an autonomous hybrid wind turbine photovoltaic diesel generator with batteries DOI Creative Commons
Djamila Rekioua, Zahra Mokrani, Khoudir Kakouche

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Dec. 9, 2023

In this paper, a critical issue related to power management control in autonomous hybrid systems is presented. Specifically, challenges optimizing the performance of energy sources and backup are proposed, especially under conditions heavy loads or low renewable output. The problem lies need for an efficient mechanism that can enhance availability while protecting extending lifespan various system. Furthermore, it necessary adapt system's operations variations climatic sustained effectiveness. To address identified problem. It proposed use intelligent (IPMC) system employing fuzzy logic (FLC). IPMC designed optimize systems. aims predict adjust operating processes based on conditions, providing dynamic adaptive strategy. integration FLC specifically emphasized its effectiveness balancing multiple ensuring steady secure operation with offers several advantages over existing strategies. Firstly, showcases enhanced availability, particularly challenging such as Secondly, protects extends sources, contributing long-term sustainability. adaptation adds layer resilience system, making well-suited diverse geographical conditions. realistic data simulations MATLAB/Simulink, along real-time findings from RT-LAB simulator, indicates reliability practical applicability Efficient load supply preserved batteries further underscore benefits logic-based strategy achieving well-balanced operation.

Language: Английский

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Advancements in Photovoltaic Cell Materials: Silicon, Organic, and Perovskite Solar Cells DOI Open Access
Abniel Machín, Francisco Márquez

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

The evolution of photovoltaic cells is intrinsically linked to advancements in the materials from which they are fabricated. This review paper provides an in-depth analysis latest developments silicon-based, organic, and perovskite solar cells, at forefront research. We scrutinize unique characteristics, advantages, limitations each material class, emphasizing their contributions efficiency, stability, commercial viability. Silicon-based explored for enduring relevance recent innovations crystalline structures. Organic examined flexibility potential low-cost production, while perovskites highlighted remarkable efficiency gains ease fabrication. also addresses challenges scalability, environmental impact, offering a balanced perspective on current state future these technologies.

Language: Английский

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A Review on Next-Generation Solar Solutions: Pioneering Materials and Designs for Sustainable Energy Harvesting DOI Creative Commons

K Praveena,

Alok Jain, Vanya Arun

et al.

E3S Web of Conferences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 505, P. 02004 - 02004

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

As an essential initial step towards clean and sustainable energy, this research focuses on innovative materials structural designs for maximizing solar energy conversion harvesting. Modern thermal photovoltaic system technologies supplies are examined to show how alternative electricity has become less expensive more sustainable. The primary focus is complex ideas like multiple junctions tandem cells, which increase the efficiency of single-junction systems. review paper investigates power storage solutions, involving battery technology materials, meet increasing need secure easily available sources energy. explores uses flat plate collectors, tube plants those used in residential commercial Solar sustainability will improve with innovations architecture. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) one easiest architectures that can be integrated into any or building. Quantum dot (PV) frameworks, such as CIGS thin-film organic (OPVs). Organic portable lightweight but have a low rate, whereas quantum cells high rate face fabrication challenges.

Language: Английский

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Innovations in science, technology, engineering, and policy (iSTEP) for addressing environmental issues towards sustainable development DOI
Lei Luo, Junze Zhang, Haijun Wang

et al.

The Innovation Geoscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(3), P. 100087 - 100087

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

<sec></sec><sec><p> Sustainable development depends on the integration of economy, society, and environment. Yet, escalating environmental challenges pose threats to both society economy. Despite progress in addressing issues promote sustainability, knowledge gaps scientific research, technological advancement, engineering practice, policy persist. In this review, we aim narrow these by proposing innovation-based solutions refining existing paradigms. Reviewing past research actions, first elucidate evolution sustainability science essence sustainable its assessment. Secondly, summarize current major issues, including global warming climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation desertification, pollution, as well their relationships with achievement Development Goals (SDGs). Subsequently, review critically evaluates role innovations science, technology, engineering, (iSTEP) synergies advancing SDGs. While sequential may vary based specific contexts or scenarios within iSTEP framework, each component reinforces others, fostering continuous improvement. Finally, offers recommendations future perspectives for formulating roadmaps. Recommendations include a vision promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging transboundary cooperation among stakeholders endeavors.</p></sec>

Language: Английский

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H2 URESONIC: Design of a Solar-Hydrogen University Renewable Energy System for a New and Innovative Campus DOI Creative Commons
Salaki Reynaldo Joshua, Sanguk Park, Ki-Hyeon Kwon

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 1554 - 1554

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

The necessity to move sustainable energy solutions has inspired an investigation of innovative technologies for satisfying educational institutions’ needs. possibility a solar-hydrogen storage system and its integration into university management is investigated in this article. study opens by providing context, noting the growing relevance renewable universities as well effective systems. goal delve technology, outlining components, operating mechanism, benefits over typical chapter on Integration Design examines current infrastructure, identifies problems, provides ways integrating systems seamlessly. This relies heavily technological economic considerations, such cost-benefit analysis scalability studies. Case studies include real-world examples, performance measurements, significant insights learned from successful implementations. Future Prospects investigates new trends technology impact government legislation, forward-looking viewpoint colleges considering adoption. report concludes with summary findings, emphasizing making recommendations future limitation research that it only focuses design simulation phase preliminary study.

Language: Английский

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