A research team from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, University of Lagos, has developed a Smart Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System with adaptive mechanisms, marking a significant advancement in renewable energy research.
The team, led by Principal Investigator, Uzoma Oduah, designed the system to enable solar panels automatically track the sun’s movement, thereby improving photon capture and overall energy efficiency.
The innovation also features weather-responsive mechanisms that detect adverse conditions such as storms and automatically reposition the panels to prevent damage.
The study has been published in Electric Power Systems Research, an Elsevier and Scopus-indexed journal, highlighting the global relevance of the research.
Commending the team, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Folasade Ogunsola, congratulated Dr. Oduah and his team for the breakthrough, noting that the development offers a more efficient and resilient approach to solar energy generation amid growing climate challenges.
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