Single Axis Solar Tracking System Using 555 IC

Growing need for energy and worries about the environment have made renewable energy resources an increasingly important alternatives to conventional power resources. With considerable ecological and economic prospects, the topic of green energy is quickly becoming one that is promising for countries. In spite of its enormous potential, solar power, particularly in agricultural areas, performs a crucial role as a major power resource. The project is split into two phases, with the hardware and software implementation of a system that uses a 555 IC with light detecting resistor Sensors for continuous tracking of sunlight being the primary focus of each phase. The servo motor and sensors have been linked to achieve optimal efficiency by following the path of the sun. In this project,one axis of a solar tracking gadget has been created in order to capture more solar energy. A 555IC has been employed as the primary controlling component in this project. To precisely determine where the sun is in the sky, the project uses dual LDRs. The solar panel is subsequently turned in the appropriate direction using the servomotor. The PV panel and servo motor are mechanically connected. By implementing a single-axis solar tracking system, the system optimizes the daily sun tracking, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the solar panel.