FLOATING SUN TRACKER HYDRAULIC SOLAR PANEL


EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.08.042

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Omprakash Gupta, Dr.Deepak Sajnekar, Ashish Pawar, Suraj Shukla, "FLOATING SUN TRACKER HYDRAULIC SOLAR PANEL", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 8, Article 1, pp. 1-7, 2025. Published by Electrical Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.

Abstract

“FLOATING SUN TRACKER HYDRAULIC SOLAR PANEL” This paper investigates the design and potential of a floating solar panel system incorporating a hydraulic sun-tracking mechanism. Addressing limitations of traditional land-based systems, our approach combines the benefits of reduced land use and water conservation of floating solar farms with the improved energy efficiency of sun-tracking. The hydraulic system, utilizing fluid dynamics for panel orientation, offers a potentially robust and cost-effective alternative to conventional electromechanical trackers. We present the system's components, operating principles, anticipated advantages, and discuss its suitability for broader implementation in sustainable energy initiatives. Initial calculations suggest a significant performance boost compared to fixed-tilt setups.

Keywords

Adjustable Angle, Energy Efficiency, Floating solar, Hydraulic System, Renewable Energy Sun Tracker, Solar Panels, Water Based Installation.

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