Photovoltaic panels labViewTM controlled- a platform for educational purposes

Abstract

This paper presents a platform for educational purposes, based on photovoltaic panels LabViewTM controlled. The objective of this work is to give a contribution to the sustainable development. For this, a batteries charging with PV panels study, in respect to several measurement and how this variables change according to Sun position and PV panels orientation, is presented. A database with these variables is created. Another particularity is the control of two electric motors in order to move the PV panels through the day to achieve the optimal set-up. Finally, a cost study of three possible configurations versus generated power, project conclusions, possible applications and future studies based on this work are presented.