EMPOWERING AGRICULTURE WITH SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION AUTOMATION

Abstract

Abstract - The rapid growth of agriculture coupled with the increasing demand for efficient water management necessitates the development of innovative solutions to optimize irrigation practices. This study presents an approach to enhance irrigation efficiency through the integration of solar tracking technology with automated irrigation systems. The proposed system utilizes solar tracking mechanisms to optimize the positioning of solar panels, thereby maximizing energy generation for powering the irrigation system while ensuring sustainable water usage. The idea of converting solar energy into solar energy using photovoltaic panels holding their place in the front line compared to other renewable sources. But continuous change of the relative angle of the sun toward the earth reduces the watts brought by the solar panel. In this context a solar tracking system is the best way to increase the efficiency of a photovoltaic panel. Solar trackers transmit solar-powered cargo throughout the day. This paper reviews various types of tracking systems and their pros and cons are discussed in more detail. The results presented in this review confirm that the azimuth and altitude dual axis tracking system is more efficient compared to other tracking systems. However, with the cost of changing the viewing area a single- axis tracking system is more likely than a dual- axis tracking system. Keywords: Arduino UNO, Smart Irrigation, solar power, Solar energy, Photovoltaic panel.