Movable Structure for a two-axes solar tracker. Tracking a sustainable future

Abstract

The population growth and development in underdeveloped countries has led to a rise in the demand for energy and the fact that conventional energy sources cause damage to the environment means that the sustainable future must be based on alternative energy sources. This paper describes an application of movable structures for alternative energy sources. We present the design of a movable structure-mechanism for an innovative two-axes solar tracker with a ratio between generated and consumed energy which is less than half the usual one for two-axes trackers. The device has minimum height (minimum environmental impact, easy assembly) and is strong and reliable.