Solar Lunaa
Solar Lunaa
Solar Lunaa
Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using
a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics,
solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and
artificial photosynthesis.[1][2]
It is an important source of renewable energy and its technologies are
broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on
how they capture and distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power.
Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic systems,
concentrated solar power and solar water heating to harness the energy.
Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting
materials with favorable thermal mass or light-dispersing properties, and
designing spaces that naturally circulate air.
The large magnitude of solar energy available makes it a highly appealing
source of electricity. The United Nations Development Programme in its
2000 World Energy Assessment found that the annual potential of solar
energy was 1,575–49,837 exajoules (EJ). This is several times larger than
the total world energy consumption, which was 559.8 EJ in 2012.[3][4]
In 2011, the International Energy Agency said that "the development of
affordable, inexhaustible and clean solar energy technologies will have
huge longer-term benefits. It will increase countries’ energy security
through reliance on an indigenous, inexhaustible and mostly import-
independent resource, enhance sustainability, reduce pollution, lower the
costs of mitigating global warming, and keep fossil fuel prices lower than
otherwise. These advantages are global. Hence the additional costs of the
incentives for early deployment should be considered learning
investments; they must be wisely spent and need to be widely shared".[
2. Energy Flow
The energy from the sun strikes the earth throughout the entire day .
However, the amount of energy changes due to the time of day, weather
conditions, and geographic location. The amount of available solar energy
is known as the solar isolation and is most commonly measured in watts
per meter squared or W / m 2. In India on a bright sunny day in the early
afternoon the solar isolation will be roughly around 1000 W / m 2, but in
the mornings, evenings, or when the skies are overcast, the solar isolation
will fall towards 0 W / m 2. It must understand how the available isolation
changes in order to capture as much of the available energy as
sunlight hits the cells of the solar array, which produces an electrical
current. The energy (current) can travel to the batteries for storage; go
directly to the motor controller, or a combination of both. The energy sent
to the controller is used to power the motor that turns the wheel and makes
the car moves.
Generally if the car is in motion, the converted sun light is delivered
directly to the motor controller, but there are times when there is more
energy coming from the may than the motor controller needs. When this
happens, the extra energy gets stored in the batteries for later use.
When the solar may can't produce enough energy to drive the motor at the
desired speed, the array's energy is supplemented with stored energy from
the batteries.
Of course, when the car is not in motion, all the energy from the solar may
is stored in the batteries. There is also a way to get back some of the energy
used to propel the car. When the car is being slowed down, instead of
using the normal mechanical brakes, the motor is turned into a generator
and energy flows backwards through the motor controller and into the
batteries for storage. This is known as regenerative braking. The amount
of energy returned to the batteries is small, but every bit helps.
[ENERGY FLOW SYSTEM IN SOLAR PANEL TO BATTERY]
3. Solar cell:-
A solar cell, or photovoltaic cell, is an electrical device that converts the energy of
light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect, which is a physical and
chemical phenomenon.[1] It is a form of photoelectric cell, defined as a device whose
electrical characteristics, such as current, voltage, or resistance, vary when exposed
to light. Individual solar cell devices can be combined to form modules, otherwise
known as solar panels. In basic terms a single junction silicon solar cell can produce
a maximum open-circuit voltage of approximately 0.5 to 0.6 volts.[2]
Solar cells are described as being photovoltaic, irrespective of whether the source is
sunlight or an artificial light. They are used as a photo detector (for example infrared
detectors), detecting light or other electromagnetic radiation near the visible range,
or measuring light intensity.
The operation of a photovoltaic (PV) cell requires three basic attributes:
The absorption of light, generating either electron-hole pairs or excitations.
The separation of charge carriers of opposite types.
The separate extraction of those carriers to an external circuit.
In contrast, a solar thermal collector supplies heat by absorbing sunlight, for the
purpose of either direct heating or indirect electrical power generation from heat. A
"photo electrolytic cell" (photo electrochemical cell), on the other hand, refers either
to a type of photovoltaic cell (like that developed by Edmond Becquerel and modern
dye-sensitized solar cells), or to a device that splits water directly into hydrogen and
oxygen using only solar illumination.
1.4 Solar panel:-
Photovoltaic solar panels absorb sunlight as a source of energy to generate
electricity. A photovoltaic (PV) module is a packaged, connected assembly of
typically 6x10 photovoltaic solar cells. Photovoltaic modules constitute the
photovoltaic array of a photovoltaic system that generates and supplies solar
electricity in commercial and residential applications.
Each module is rated by its DC output power under standard test conditions (STC),
and typically ranges from 100 to 365 Watts (W). The efficiency of a module
determines the area of a module given the same rated output – an 8% efficient 230
W module will have twice the area of a 16% efficient 230 W module. There are a
few commercially available solar modules that exceed efficiency of 24%.
A single solar module can produce only a limited amount of power; most
installations contain multiple modules. A photovoltaic system typically includes an
array of photovoltaic modules, an inverter, a battery pack for storage,
interconnection wiring, and optionally a solar tracking mechanism.
The most common application of solar energy collection outside agriculture is solar
water heating systems.
The price of solar electrical power has continued to fall so that in many countries it
has become cheaper than ordinary fossil fuel electricity from the electricity grid
since 2012, a phenomenon known as grid parity.
Photovoltaic modules use light energy (photons) from the Sun to generate electricity
through the photovoltaic effect. The majority of modules use wafer-based crystalline
silicon cells or thin-film cells. The structural (load carrying) member of a module
can either be the top layer or the back layer. Cells must also be protected from
mechanical damage and moisture. Most modules are rigid, but semi-flexible ones
based on thin-film cells are also available. The cells must be connected electrically
in series, one to another.
A PV junction box is attached to the back of the solar panel and it is its output
interface. Externally, most of photovoltaic modules use MC4 connectors type to
facilitate easy weatherproof connections to the rest of the system. Also, USB power
interface can be used.
Module electrical connections are made in series to achieve a desired output voltage
or in parallel to provide a desired current capability (amperes). The conducting wires
that take the current off the modules may contain silver, copper or other non-
magnetic conductive transition metals. Bypass diodes may
be incorporated or used externally, in case of partial module shading, to maximize
the output of module sections still illuminated.
case of partial module shading, to maximize the output of module sections still
illuminated.
1. HISTORY
In 1839, the ability of some materials to create an electrical charge from light
premiere solar panels were too inefficient for even simple electric devices they
was not replicated again until 1873, when Willoughey Smith discovered that
the charge could be caused by light hitting selenium. After this discovery,
William Grylls Adams and Richard Evans Day published "The action of light
results.[3][5] In 1881, Charles Fritts created the first commercial solar panel,
force not only by exposure to sunlight but also to dim, diffused daylight."[6]
coal-fired power plants. In 1939, Russell Ohl created the solar cell design that
1954, this design was first used by Bell Labs to create the first commercially
An array is a group of 8 lower level solar panels/arrays. They are used to reduce the
size of solar farms, which can quickly become invasive.
Like Solar Panels, Solar Arrays will not work at night, and will have reduced output
during a thunderstorm.
▪ HV Solar Array
▪ MV Solar Array
▪ LV Solar Array
cables, all of its power generation will be for naught. Due to its high output, it
Voltage Solar Array is made from 512 Solar Panels, each producing 1 EU/t, so the
Solar Array does not serve to generate more power, but merely to generate the same
Since the High Voltage Solar Array takes 512 Solar Panels to craft, doing it manually
takes several hours. One of the ways to automate this process is to set up an ME
Molecular Assembler Chamber to craft the High Voltage Solar Arrays. The EMC of
8. MV SOLAR ARRAY
Arrays.
One MV Solar Array produces 64 EU/t, which is 1,280 EU per second, or 835,200
EU per mini craft day. This daily figure however is based on if there is daylight
constantly to power the MV Solar Array. It is a medium voltage device so if you.
wish to hook it up to a Bat box or other Tier 1 machine, you must use an transform.
9. LV ARRAY
2. Low Voltage (LV) Solar Array is an IC Machine used to generate EU from the
3. One LV Solar Array produces 8 EU/t, which is 160 EU per second, or 104,400
4. LV Solar Arrays are the cheapest out of the three Solar Arrays (The others being
MV and HV Solar Arrays). They are usually the choice of most players as they
provide an energy of 8 Solar Panels (1 EU/t per Solar Panel), but only takes up
wish to make 8 or more LV solar arrays, you can craft a MV solar array with
names for Matchbox's toy slot cars sets. Introduced in the late 1970s, Power track
and Speed track differed from other slot car sets because the cars could be seen in
the dark as the cars had headlights. Matchbox's H0/00 (approx. 1/64) cars were
In the UK, Power track was a more affordable product than Scalextric and traded
heavily on the Matchbox brand. With the smaller size, the layouts could be quite
complex yet still fit in the typical 8×4 ft board size. Additionally, it did not sit out of
place with H0/00 railway sets and Matchbox's own 75 die-cast range. Coupled with
very dynamic packaging. The Power track product was a big turn-on for a child of
the late 1970s and early 1980s. Peter Kay commented in his autobiography The
Sound of Laughter that the Race 'N' Chase set he received for Christmas in the late
With the collapse of Lesney/Matchbox in the early eighties, the last official year of
production appears to be 1982. Various attempts to buy the Lesney stock and
continue selling the products were tried but subsequently died out. Most notably,
Proops Brothers, of Tottenham Court Road, London packaged together sets in plain
boxes and sold existing sets with all sorts of car combinations. Latterly, several
vehicles appear from time to time rebranded as 'Counter lane' but these too were
short lived.
The sets came with either a 6-volt or an 18-volt power unit. The 18-volt (HVT) cars
are extremely quick due to the size and weight and handle very well with the aid of
No longer in production, cars and sets can be purchased via e BAY with some rarer
cars commanding keen prices, like the red Saab 900 Turbo and the gold, yellow
livery Ford Escort. Many of the cars for sale come with poor quality , leaving the
cars with no grip. The lack of grip results in the cars just wheel spinning without any
forward movement. However, there are replacements available and it is still possible
An electronic speed control follows a speed reference signal (derived from a throttle
lever, joystick, or other manual input) and varies the switching rate of a network of
field effect transistors (FETs) . By adjusting the duty cycle or switching frequency
of the transistors, the speed of the motor is changed. The rapid switching of the
transistors is what causes the motor itself to emit its characteristic high-pitched
Different types of speed controls are required for brushed DC motors and brushless
DC motors. A brushed motor can have its speed controlled by varying the voltage
permanent magnets can also have their speed controlled by adjusting the strength of
the motor field current.) A brushless motor requires a different operating principle.
The speed of the motor is varied by adjusting the timing of pulses of current
frequency drive , to run brushless motors. Brushless motors are popular with radio
controlled airplane hobbyists because of their efficiency, power, longevity and light
The correct phase varies with the motor rotation, which is to be taken into account
by the ESC: Usually, back EMF from the motor is used to detect this rotation, but
variations exist that use magnetic (Hall effect) or optical detectors. Computer-
setting low voltage cut-off limits, timing, acceleration, braking and direction of
rotation. Reversing the motor's direction may also be accomplished by switching any
PHOTOVOLTAIC
EFFECT:-
2.1 PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
A solar cell, or photovoltaic cell, is an electrical device that converts the energy
of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect, which is a physical and
exposed to light. Individual solar cell devices can be combined to form modules,
otherwise known as solar panels. In basic terms a single junction silicon solar cell
Solar cells are described as being photovoltaic, irrespective of whether the source
In contrast, a solar thermal collector supplies heat by absorbing sunlight, for the
purpose of either direct heating or indirect electrical power generation from heat.
A "photo electrolytic cell" (photo electro chemical cell), on the other hand, refers
and modern dye-sensitized solar cells), or to a device that splits water directly
The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light
transfer of energy from the light to an electron. From this perspective, an alteration
in the intensity of light would induce changes in the kinetic energy of the electrons
emitted from the metal. Furthermore, according to this theory, a sufficiently dim
light would be expected to show a time lag between the initial shining of its light
and the subsequent emission of an electron. However, the experimental results did
not correlate with either of the two predictions made by classical theory.[citation needed]
Instead, electrons are dislodged only by the impingement of photons when those
electrons are emitted from the material regardless of the light intensity or the length
of time of exposure to the light. (Rarely, an electron will escape by absorbing two or
more quanta. However, this is extremely rare because by the time it absorbs enough
quanta to escape, the electron will probably have emitted the rest of the quanta.) To
make sense of the fact that light can eject electrons even if its intensity is low, Albert
Einstein proposed that a beam of light is not a wave propagating through space, but
rather a collection of discrete wave packets (photons), each with energy hν. This
shed light on Max Planck's previous discovery of the Planck relation (E = hν) linking
energy (E) and frequency (ν) as arising from quantization of energy. The factor h is
light create electric sparks more easily. In 1900, while studying black-body
radiation, the German physicist Max Planck suggested that the energy carried by
Einstein published a paper advancing the hypothesis that light energy is carried in
discrete quantized packets to explain experimental data from the photoelectric effect.
Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 for "his discovery of the law of the
photoelectric effect", and Robert Millikan was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1923 for
"his work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect".
The photoelectric effect requires photons with energies approaching zero (in the case
of negative electron affinity) to over 1 MeV for core electrons in elements with a
high atomic number. Emission of conduction electrons from typical metals usually
understanding the quantum nature of light and electrons and influenced the
affects the movement of electric charges include the photoconductive effect (also
Photoemission can occur from any material, but it is most easily observable from
metals or other conductors because the process produces a charge imbalance, and if
the potential barrier to emission increases until the emission current ceases. It is also
usual to have the emitting surface in a vacuum, since gases impede the flow of
photoelectrons and make them difficult to observe. Additionally, the energy barrier
metal has been exposed to oxygen, so most practical experiments and devices based
[PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT]
sunlight into electricity, a solar inverter to change the electric current from DC to
AC, as well as mounting, cabling, and other electrical accessories to set up a working
system. It may also use a solar tracking system to improve the system's overall
performance and include an integrated battery solution, as prices for storage devices
are expected to decline. Strictly speaking, a solar array only encompasses the
ensemble of solar panels, the visible part of the PV system, and does not include all
systems convert light directly into electricity and shouldn't be confused with other
technologies, such as concentrated solar power. or solar thermal, used for heating
and cooling.
capacities from a few to several tens of kilowatts, to large utility-scale power stations
off-grid or stand-alone systems only account for a small portion of the market.
systems have developed from being niche market applications into a mature
technology used for mainstream electricity generation. A rooftop system recoups the
invested energy for its manufacturing and installation within 0.7 to 2 years and
produces about 95 percent of net clean renewable energy over a 30-year service
lifetime.
2.4 PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECT
The photovoltaic effect is the creation of voltage and electric current in a material
The photovoltaic effect is closely related to the photoelectric effect. In either case,
energy state. The main distinction is that the term photoelectric effect is now usually
used when the electron is ejected out of the material (usually into a vacuum) and
photovoltaic effect used when the excited charge carrier is still contained within the
separation of charges, and the light has to have a sufficient energy to overcome the
potential barrier for excitation. The physical essence of the difference is usually that
The first solar cell, consisting of a layer of selenium covered with a thin film of gold,
was experimented by Charles Fritts in 1884, but it had a very poor efficiency. A
upon the photodiode, the electrons present in the valence band absorb energy and,
being excited, jump to the conduction band and become free. These excited electrons
diffuse, and some reach the rectifying junction (usually a diode p-n junction) where
they are accelerated into the p-type semiconductor material by the built-in potential
and thus some of the light energy is converted into electric energy. The photovoltaic
effect can also occur when two photons are absorbed simultaneously in a process
"the production of an electric current when two plates of platinum or gold immersed
radiation."
Besides the direct excitation of free electrons, a photovoltaic effect can also arise
simply due to the heating caused by absorption of the light. The heating leads to
It is Luna which runs on solar energy . It get the solar energy directly from the
sun through solar panel. The Luna consists of 2 solar panel,4 batteries,1
accelerator ,1controller and 1 motor ,2 wheels. The energy first absorb and store
in solar panel , then the energy goes to batteries and charge it. Then the energy
goes to the motor and the accelerator regulate the speed, wheel absorbs the energy
and rotate.
1. The solar panel absorb the solar energy from the sun and supply the energy to
the battery.
3. We have used two 12volt solar panel ,which absorb dc current directly from
the sun.
5. The solar panel are present back side of the luna . it is in triangle shape
6. For supporting the solar panel a rectangular shape rod is present at the bottom
I. We have used 4 batteries of 12volt 7 amp each. The cost of each battery is
1200 rupees.
II. We have divided the 4 batteries in two pair. The batteries are connected in
series in each pair. The pair are connected in parallel to each other.
III. We used 12 volt 7 amp batteries because the motor we used is24volt 350watt.
IV. So battery size is total watt per total battery voltage. Dividing it we get 14
amp battery. Connecting the battery in each pair we get 24 volt and
MATHMATICALLY,
Two battery connected in series so 12 volt +12 volt =24 volt(in series connection
Two pair of battery connected in parallel so7 amp +7amp=14 amp (in parallel
I. Motor controller is a device which connect and control different part like
II. The controller present above the motor nearer to the battery.it is a 500watt
III. The Direct Current comes from battery go to motor through controller and the
controller is also connected to accelerator which regulate the speed of the luna.
I. The motor is present at the bottom of the luna. we have used a 24volt
350watt motor.
II. The motor is brush less dc motor. Because it creates less heat and
A small gear is mounted on the motor and another gear is also present
on back wheel shaft. Through a chain system the motor passes energy
to the wheel .
I. First we took luna and the engine part .then coloured it to look
good ,then we brought the solar panel each of is 12volt .we joint
we divided the battery into 2 pair and each battery pair consists
parallel.
II. We set the battery in the centre so that it can make balance .
III. Then through chain drive the motor transfer the energy to the
rear wheel.
4.1 CONCLUSION