Low-cost one-axis solar tracking operated by water pressure

dc.contributor.author	Jayampathy, M
dc.contributor.author	Watugala, GK
dc.date.accessioned	2013-12-27T16:00:27Z
dc.date.available	2013-12-27T16:00:27Z
dc.date.issued	2006
dc.identifier.uri	http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/9603
dc.description.abstract	Solar photovoltaic CPV)panels are increasingly used in rural areas of Sri Lanka where the main grid electricity is not available. The high initial cost is a major deterrent in the popularization of this renewable energy source. Because of the complexities and additional cost involved, solar tracking is not done for these panels, and the panels are mounted at a fixed orientation, normally at an inclination of about 6-10°, facing the South. The additional solar power obtainable by having one-axis solar tracking can not justify the additional cost needed for tracking mechanisms available now.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	Low-cost one-axis solar tracking operated by water pressure	en_US
dc.type	Conference-Extended-Abstract	en_US
dc.identifier.year	2006	en_US
dc.identifier.conference	ERU - Research for industry	en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos	120-121	en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding	Proceedings of the 12th annual symposium 2006	en_US