Zarith Sofia Mohd Nawari Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Solar radiation is a clean, renewable energy source, but solar farms are limited by peak sun hours. Static panels produce less power at sunrise and sunset, while solar trackers enhance efficiency. Single-axis trackers boost output by 10 to 30 percent, and dual-axis by up to 40 percent. Inspired by sunflowers, this portable solar tracker follows the sun, integrates environmental sensors, and features an IoT-based energy monitoring system. With customizable C and Python applications for real-time data visualization, it is suitable for military, Search and Rescue operations, leisure, and space applications, including satellites, planetary rovers, and the International Space Station.