Smart Solar Tracking System for Maximizing Energy Output

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 17 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Arun Kumar Yadav,

  • Siddhartha Sankrit,

  1. Associate Professor & HoD, Department of Electrical Engineering, Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This paper presents the design and development of a dual-axis solar tracking system using a stepper motor and light- dependent sensors to maximize solar energy capture. The proposed system continuously aligns the photovoltaic panel perpendicular to the sun’s rays, thereby improving overall power-generation efficiency. A complete prototype was developed and experimentally tested. To assess system performance, experimental testing was carried out in a variety of lighting and environmental settings. When compared to fixed solar panels, the results show a significant increase in energy generation, demonstrating the tracking mechanism’s efficacy. According to the results, dual-axis tracking systems provide a dependable and effective way to increase solar power generation, which makes them appropriate for uses that call for increased energy yield and the best possible use of renewable energy sources. To verify the suggested method, a fully working prototype was created. The design process addresses sensor calibration, control logic implementation, mechanical framework building, and hardware component selection. To evaluate the tracking mechanism’s efficacy, experimental testing was conducted in a variety of weather and illumination scenarios. When compared to fixed solar panels of comparable ratings, performance study reveals a discernible improvement in electrical energy generation. The outcomes demonstrate that the dual-axis tracking system improves the efficiency of solar energy capture and makes greater use of the daylight that is available throughout the day. The design methodology, hardware implementation, and performance analysis are discussed in detail, demonstrating significant improvement over fixed solar panels.

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Power Optimization, Dual-Axis Solar Tracker, Light-Dependent Resistors (LDRs), Solar Panel Efficiency Enhancement

How to cite this article:
Arun Kumar Yadav, Siddhartha Sankrit. Smart Solar Tracking System for Maximizing Energy Output. Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies. 2026; 17(01):-.
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Arun Kumar Yadav, Siddhartha Sankrit. Smart Solar Tracking System for Maximizing Energy Output. Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies. 2026; 17(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joaest/article=2026/view=238801


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Volume 17
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Received 26/11/2025
Accepted 11/12/2025
Published 12/03/2026
Publication Time 106 Days
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