Design and Analysis of Floating Solar Panel with SUN Position Tracking

¹ Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai
² B V Raju Institute of Technology, Telangana, India

^* Corresponding author: saravananklu@gmail.com

Abstract

With the diminishing availability of fossil fuels and the subsequent rise in their costs, alongside their significant contribution to environmental pollution and global warming, the focus has shifted towards renewable energy sources for sustainable power generation. Among these, solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems are emerging as a promising solution for future energy needs. The process of extracting or generating electricity by the use of solar energy in the solar PV system is very simple and the cost of maintenance is very low. The major drawback is the sufficient need of land to accommodate the solar panels and the associated costs are the main issues. I order to solve this problem, a floating solar PV system, a new age in solar electricity is proposed in this research. The solar PV panels can be installed on any form of water, such as a pond, river, lake, etc. The study also explores the use of adjustable solar panels that track the sun’s position to enhance system efficiency. Moreover, this floating system benefits aquatic ecosystems by reducing water evaporation and curbing algae growth, thereby improving water quality. The novelty of this research lies in the dual advantage of increased energy efficiency through sun-tracking panels and environmental sustainability by preserving aquatic ecosystems.