| Author: | Saxena, A K; Dutta, V |
| Advisor: | Advisor |
| Date: | 1990
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| Citation: | Photovolta
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| Item Type: | Article
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| Keywords: | solar tracking controller; acquiring photovoltaic; meteorological data; photovoltaic system; autonomous PV power; PWM (pulse-width-modulated) |
| Abstract: | A microprocessor-based solar tracking controller was designed and fabricated. In addition to tracking, the controller is capable of acquiring photovoltaic and meteorological data from a photovoltaic system and controlling battery/load. These features are extremely useful in autonomous PV power systems installed in remote areas for system control and monitoring. Solar tracking can be achieved in closed-loop and open-loop modes, and the controller can provide either six PWM (pulse-width-modulated) signals for a three-phase, 50 Hz AC motor or four step signals for a stepper motor. The controller has been laboratory tested |
