This project deals with the design and construction of a small scale photovoltaic generator equipped with a solar tracker system. The unit built is protected against gusts of wind 50m/hr or greater that could potentially damage it, in which case the panel would be placed in a protective position. The designed solar tracker is able to maintain a difference angle of 1.5 degrees between the normal to the PV panel and the sun rays. The unit is a mobile system aimed to provide energy in remote areas or during emergency conditions.

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Creator

• Johnson-Hoyte, Dante S

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-011113-104735

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2012

Sponsor

• French Developement Enterprises

Date created

• 2012-12-23

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright