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Solar Tracker System and DC Charger

Ashpak Todewale, Pradum Shinde, Abhijeet Adik, Aparna Kare

Abstract


The potential for solar tracking systems and DC chargers as sustainable energy technology is examined in this research report. According to the study, solar tracking devices can boost solar panel performance by up to 30%, and DC chargers offer an efficient and quick way to recharge electric vehicles. The results demonstrate the potential of these technologies in the shift to a low-carbon economy and point to areas that require additional study and development. The relevance of renewable energy sources and the difficulties of moving to a low-carbon economy are briefly discussed at the outset of the article. The part on previous research on solar tracking systems and DC chargers, including their design, operation, and performance determinants, is provided in the literature review section. The exact goals of the study and the queries that the research intends to address are then outlined in the research objectives and research questions. The research design, including the experimental set-up, data collection procedures, and data analysis strategies, are all described in the methodology section. The study's conclusions are presented in the results section, along with a comparison of the efficiency of the solar tracking system and DC charger to that of a fixed solar panel and conventional AC chargers. The study's main conclusions are outlined in the conclusion section, which also emphasises the potential of solar tracking systems and DC chargers as pivotal technologies in the shift to a sustainable energy system. The report highlights areas for additional research and development while offering insightful information about the conception, implementation, and functionality of these technologies.


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