Solar Tracking Array Project Overview: Team Achievements and Future Milestones
The Solar Tracking Array project is led by Team Peacock Lane, consisting of Elise King, Caitlin Greeney, Beverly Raposa, and Julius Raposa, under the guidance of Dr. Yamayee and Dr. Albright, with industrial support from Jeff Cook (BPA) and client Dr. Dillon. Our project explores the advantages of solar tracking technology for efficient energy harvesting, showcasing completed milestones like functional specifications and solar panel acquisition. We address design challenges and aim for future improvements while documenting our progress on our project webpage. For inquiries, visit http://wordpress.up.edu/egr13peacocklane/.
Solar Tracking Array Project Overview: Team Achievements and Future Milestones
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Sun Tracking Solar ArrayTeam Peacock Lane Team Members: Elise King, Caitlin Greeney, Beverly Raposa & Julius Raposa Advisor: Dr. Yamayee Secondary Advisor: Dr. Albright Industrial Advisor:Jeff Cook (BPA) Client:Dr. Dillon
Project Overview • Why solar? • Why tracking? • Demonstration for Dr. Dillon
Milestones completed Minor: • Functional Specification v0.95 Sept 27 • Project Webpage launched Sept 27 • Acquire Solar Panels Oct 11 Major: • Functional Specifications v1.0 Oct 4 • Component Selection Completed Oct 25
Additional Accomplishments • Dr. Albright’s concern regarding use of photoresistors addressed. • Design Decisions: 4 panels to 1 panel • Only Arduino UNO • Aluminum framing
The Near Future Minor Milestones: • Design Document v0.9 Nov 1 • Design Document v0.95 Nov 8 • November Program Review Nov 22 Major Milestones: • Design Document v1.0 Nov 15 • Final Budget Nov 15 • All Parts Ordered Nov 29
Issues/Concerns • Wire tangling • Reposition the base motor upside down • Which photoresistor design? • Test both configurations and select the most accurate
Summary • Project Recap • Milestones Completed • Additional Accomplishments • Future Milestones • Design Component • Issues/Concerns • http://wordpress.up.edu/egr13peacocklane/ Questions???