The purpose of this dissertation is to design the dual-axis solar tracker carrying the concentrator photovoltaic panels. The preamble of the dissertation shortly examines a photovoltaic cells development up to concentrators and the common support structures of solar power plants. The second part focuses on the engineering process itself. It includes the choice of the variant that suits best the requirements, the calculations of wind load and design of the various joints. The conclusion part is devoted to the evaluation, economy analysis of the construction and proposals for improvements.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-26T13:23:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 texto completo.pdf: 2831584 bytes, checksum: 6baba1e231f02f91abcbd5fea6a40dd2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-07-11 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This work presents the results of the study related to the production of electricity using a photovoltaic panel attached to the solar tracking mechanism. The objective was to develop a tracker equipment effective, with low cost and energy consumption, targeting the residential use, industrial and distributed generation of energy. Was evaluated the performance of the tracker, comparing it to a fixed system, showing its greatest potential for conversion. Based on the results analyzed, was observed a significant increase in energy conversion panel coupled to the tracking system in relation to fixed panel in a tilt angle accordingly local latitude. Its electromechanical performance was satisfactory, with no need for maintenance during the trial period and exposed to various weather conditions. The system has shown great potential for application usability and robustness / Neste trabalho estão apresentados os resultados do estudo relacionado à produção de eletricidade utilizando um painel fotovoltaico acoplado ao mecanismo de rastreamento solar. Objetivou-se desenvolver um equipamento eficaz no rastreamento, de baixo custo e consumo de energia, visando à possibilidade de uso residencial, industrial e a geração distribuída de energia. Avaliou-se o desempenho do rastreador, comparando-o com um sistema fixo. Com base nos resultados analisados, observou-se aumento significativo na produção de energia do painel fotovoltaico acoplado ao sistema de rastreamento em relação ao sistema fixo à inclinação da latitude local. Seu desempenho eletromecânico foi satisfatório, não necessitando de manutenção durante a fase experimental mesmo quando exposto às mais variadas condições de tempo. O sistema demonstrou grande potencial de aplicação, usabilidade e robustez.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:56:16Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JoseRVL_DISSERT.pdf: 1074051 bytes, checksum: 14c63dffcde0a8f8267956ed973bedb7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-01-23 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior / The use of solar energy for electricity generation has shown a growing interest in recent years. Generally, the conversion of solar energy into electricity is made by PV modules installed on fixed structures, with slope determined by the latitude of the installation site. In this sense, the use of mobile structures with solar tracking, has enabled increased production of the generated energy. However, the performance of these structures depends on the type of tracker and the position control used. In this work, it is proposed position control a strategy applied for a solar tracker, which will be installed in Laboratory of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy (LEPER), located in the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). The tracker system is of polar type with daily positioning east-west and tilt angle manual adjustment in the seasonal periods, from north to south / O aproveitamento da energia solar para gera??o de energia el?trica tem apresentado um crescente interesse nos ?ltimos anos. Geralmente nestes sistemas, a convers?o de energia solar em el?trica ? realizada por m?dulos fotovoltaicos, instalados em estruturas fixas, com inclina??o determinada em fun??o da latitude do local de instala??o. Neste sentido, o uso de estruturas m?veis, com rastreamento solar, tem possibilitado o incremento da produ??o da energia gerada. Por?m, o desempenho dessas estruturas depende do tipo de rastreador instalado e do tipo de controle de posi??o utilizado. Nesta disserta??o, ? empregada uma estrat?gia de controle de posi??o aplicada a um rastreador solar, que ser? instalado no Laborat?rio de Eletr?nica de Pot?ncia e Energias Renov?veis (LEPER), localizado na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). O rastreador ser? do tipo polar, com rastreamento di?rio no sentido leste-oeste e ajuste do ?ngulo de inclina??o manual nos per?odos sazonais, no sentido norte-sul

The thesis deals with a construction of solar tracker designed from the MayTec Profile System using SEW Eurodrive’s electric actuation and accessories. The work describes the design of a laboratory assignment which uses these elements. In the preface information is provided about the construction of solar trackers on which the thesis is based. The next parts of the text are dedicated to each step of the construction design and its variants. A description of how to activate the drive and the design of the connection scheme are also included as well as the technological and construction evaluation. The conclusion contains an economical evaluation of the whole construction.