MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641066641 A) filed by Dr. N. Sathish Kumar; E. Shanthini; Dr. R. Karthikamani; Thoorashwin. M; Surya. V; and Vishnudev. P on May 27, 2026, for Sun Tracking Solar Panel Using Fluid Level Balance With Mini Motor Control And Digital Twin.
Inventors include Dr. N. Sathish Kumar; E. Shanthini; Dr. R. Karthikamani; Thoorashwin. M; Surya. V; and Vishnudev. P.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: Solar panels in solar farms must continuously face the sun throughout the day to achieve maximum energy generation. However, most conventional solar panels are installed in a fixed position, which significantly reduces their efficiency during morning and evening hours due to improper alignment with sunlight. Although existing motorized solar tracking systems improve energy capture, they are often expensive, consume additional power, and require frequent maintenance because of complex mechanical arrangements. To overcome these limitations, this project proposes a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and automated sun tracking solar panel system using a fluid-level balance mechanism integrated with mini motor control and a digital twin model. The primary objective of this work is to achieve accurate sunlight tracking with reduced mechanical complexity and lower operational cost. The proposed system operates by transferring fluid between chambers placed on either side of the solar panel. The variation in fluid level creates a balancing effect that tilts the panel toward the direction of maximum sunlight intensity. A compact mini motor is used only to control the fluid movement, thereby minimizing motor usage compared to conventional tracking systems. To improve tracking accuracy, Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensors an.i incorporated to detect the direction and intensity of sunlight. Based on sensor input, the system automatically adjusts the panel position at regular intervals to maintain optimal alignment with the sun. Unlike traditional tracking methods that rely heavily on BLDC or PMDC motors for continuous angular movement, the proposed model utilizes a fluid-balance mechanism to achieve panel tilting with lower energy consumption, reduced wear and tear, and simplified maintenance. The proposed method provides better sunlight tracking efficiency compared to fixed solar panels and conventional motor-driven trackers. The novelty of this work lies in the implementation of solar ray tracking using "fluid-level balancing, which offers a simple, economical, and innovative alternative to existing solar tracking technologies. Furthermore, a digital twin is incorporated to simulate, monitor, and analyze the real-time performance of the system. The digital twin enables efficient system tracking, fault analysis, and performance ~ optimization, making the proposed model suitable for future smart solar energy applications.
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