SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2024
• Problem Statement ID –1545
• Problem Statement Title-Development of
a non-electrical device for tracking the
movement of the sun for movement of the
solar panels, increasing their efficiency.
• Theme-Renewable/Sustainable Energy
• PS Category- Hardware
• Team ID-
• Team Name - Early Raisers
Early
Raisers SILICON OIL- BASED SOIAR TRACKER
Proposed Solution Proposed Solution Problem Addressed.
A Silicon Oil-based A silicon oil-based
Solar Tracker Uses solar tracker uses It improves solar
Thermal Expansion Of thermal expansion of energy efficiency by
Silicon Oil To Adjust silicon oil to adjust maximizing sunlight
Solar Panels, Allowing solar panels, allowing exposure through
Them To Follow them to follow out the day
The Sun's Movement. the sun's movement.
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Early
Raisers TECHNICHL APPROACH
Technologies Schematic Diagram
Hardware: Solar panels,
silicon oil-based fluid
system, sensors
(temperature and light),
mechanical actuators
for panel movement.
@SIH Idea submission- Template 3
Early
Raiser FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY
Analysis Challenges and Risks Strategies
The silicon oil-based Temperature Variability:
solar tracker is feasible Extreme weather Use high-quality,
due to its simple, conditions could affect oil temperature-resistant
passive design, relying performance Cost: materials. Optimize the
on thermal expansion Initial setup and material design to minimize
for movement. It costs may be higher than costs. Regular
requires minimal traditional maintenance to ensure
maintenance and no systems Durability: durability and longevity.
Long-term wear of
complex electronics.
mechanical parts.
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Early
Raiser IMPACT AND BENEFITS
BENEFITS POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Increased Solar Energy Harvesting
Energy Efficiency
Cost-Effectiveness Accessibility for Remote Areas
Low Maintenance and High Durability
Simplicity and Reliability
Sustainable Design Contribution to Renewable Energy
Adoption
Versatility Reduction in Carbon Footprint
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Early
Raiser
RESEARCH AND REFERENCES
Rasouli, S., & Hosseini, M. (2017)
Design of a Passive Solar Tracker Based on Thermo-Hydraulic Expansion
International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering
Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40095-017-0236-7
Hariharan, R., & Kumar, N. S. (2020)
Passive Solar Tracking Systems for Solar Panels
Renewable Energy Journal
Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148120302468
Zhao, H., & Song, Y. (2021)
Thermophysical Properties of Silicone Oils for Solar Applications
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092702482030389X
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