SUNSYNC: MAXIMIZING SOLAR ENERGY CAPTURE THROUGH CLOUD-INTEGRATED DOUBLE-AXIS LIGHT TRACING DEVICE DESIGN

Abstract

In the 21st century, as human society continues to evolve and urbanization progresses worldwide, the mounting demand for urban energy solutions has become a pressing concern. However, the current landscape of power generation remains heavily reliant on traditional, non-renewable energy sources. The extensive exploitation of fossil fuels has given rise to severe environmental pollution, a concerning climate crisis, energy shortages, and other complex challenges. This predicament not only demands immediate global attention but also poses a significant long-term threat to future generations. Against the backdrop of an inevitable shift in energy structures, green energy has emerged as a focal point of global interest. Within the realm of sustainable energy alternatives, water and wind power are contingent on specific natural conditions and geographical factors, which may not always align with the needs of urban development. In this context, solar energy stands out as a prime candidate for urban development, as it merely requires available rooftops and access to sunlight. Solar energy, characterized by its inexhaustible potential and zero emissions, remains a compelling choice for sustainable energy generation. However, it grapples with the challenge of energy dispersion, meaning that energy cannot always be concentrated effectively at a single point. The directional nature of sunlight further complicates this issue, as a significant portion of solar energy remains inaccessible in a fixed direction for prolonged periods. In conventional photovoltaic power generation, the total energy output is contingent on the amount of incident solar radiation. Data indicates that sunlight's energy at the Earth's surface reaches staggering levels, with a potential conversion rate of 10% yielding immense power generation capabilities. While the current state of technology may limit substantial improvement in the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic cells within cost constraints, there exists an alternative path for harnessing the immense potential of solar energy. Many residential solar panels are statically positioned on rooftops, effectively harnessing sunlight but with some limitations. Fixed panels restrict the absorption of solar radiation and, consequently, diminish the overall power generation output, thereby reducing the efficiency of solar rooftops. This paper presents a solar tracking turntable designed to address this limitation. The turntable integrates solar tracking technology with rooftop solar panels, enabling automatic adjustments in the panel's orientation throughout the day to align with the sun's position. This dynamic approach enhances the power generation efficiency of the entire system by optimizing the incidence of solar radiation