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@article{194649,
        author = {Prabhash Singh and Shivam and Shubham and Sumit},
        title = {DUAL AXIS SOLAR TRACK},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4771-4774},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194649},
        abstract = {This thesis presents the design, implementation, and performance analysis of a dual-axis solar tracking system utilizing Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) and Arduino-based microcontroller architecture. The primary objective is to develop an automated tracking mechanism that maximizes solar panel efficiency by continuously orienting the photovoltaic surface toward the direction of maximum solar irradiance. The system employs four LDR sensors in a cross- configuration to detect sunlight intensity, coupled with two servo motors for independent control along azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) axes.
Implemented using Arduino Uno microcontroller with 12V DC power supply, the system was tested under various environmental conditions to evaluate its performance metrics including tracking accuracy, power consumption, servo response time, and energy efficiency improvement. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed dual-axis tracking system achieves 3040% improvement in energy capture compared to fixed photovoltaic panels. This work validates the effectiveness of LDR-based sensor fusion for autonomous solar tracking in emerging renewable energy applications.},
        keywords = {Solar Tracker, Light Dependent Resistor (LDR), Servo Motor, Arduino Microcontroller, Renewable Energy, Dual-Axis Tracking, Photovoltaic Efficiency.},
        month = {March},
        }