Development of a dynamic solar panel and real-time monitoring system / Sofea Amaleen Che Zainuddin

Generally, most solar systems are not developed in a dynamic system and cannot be remotely controlled or monitored. Solar panels must be directly connected to the solar source to obtain the maximum energy from a solar source. Thus, the objectives of this project are to develop a dynamic solar power system with a real-time monitoring system and analyse the performance of a solar power monitoring system remotely in terms of input power, current, and voltage. Hence, the research developed a dynamic solar system using a solar panel, Arduino MEGA 2560 as a microcontroller, and microchip NodeMCU ESP8266 as a (Wi-Fi) module central system. The data were collected using voltage and current sensors and then monitored using Blynk application. The position of the dynamic solar panel system was controlled through a smartphone Application by adjusting the motion button. Based on the results, the proposed dynamic solar monitoring system has improved daytime input voltage (7.44%), power (7.45%), and current (0.2%) compared to a statically solar panel. In conclusion, a dynamic solar power monitoring system produces more power, voltage, and current that will increase the efficiency of solar power stations to generate more electricity.