VIII International Forum for Clean Energy Technologies

2014 ENERGY CHARTER = SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

OF SERBIA
Novi Sad, 30th September 1st October 2014
www.pupin.rs

MOBILE ROBOTIC SOLAR GENERATOR

MobiSun Pro Energy APPLICATION IN NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Project team:
Aleksandar Rodic, PhD.Mech.Eng
Zeljko Despotovic, PhD.Elec.Eng
presenter
Milos Jovanovic, PhD.Elec.Eng
Svemir Popic,
MSc.Mech.Eng
Ilija Stevanovic
MSc.Mech.eng

Introduction

Mobile robotic solar generator MobiSun Pro
Energy, developed in the Mihailo Pupin Institute,
is a modern automated device for electrical power
production based on the use of renewable energy
of sun.

It is intended for individual users, small and
medium customers of electrical power, like
alternative resource for off-grid supplying.

It has universal purpose and can be used in
household, agriculture, industry, tourism, etc.

MobiSun Pro Energy is designed to
autonomous device without connecting to
electrical network (off-grid) and any kind
construction and energy infrastructure is
required.

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the
of
not

Suitable for use on variety of terrains (rural or

urban) where natural conditions for the exploitation
of solar energy exist and there are no conditions
for use of electric power infrastructure.

It is designed to be steadfast for various weather
conditions rain, sun and wind (up to 80km/h).

Mobile solar generator MobiSun Pro Energy - disposition

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MobiSun Pro Energy consists of five basic modules (technical
subsystems):
Transport module with lateral stabilizers (1)
Mechanical structure and two-axis robotic mechanism for solar
tracking (2)
Three photovoltaic panels of 3 x 300 W power (3)
Power conversion subsystem: MPPT solar charger DC/DC (4),
battery bank storage (5), inverter DC/AC (6)
Control and communication block: microcontroller of two-axis
robotic solar tracking system (7) and GSM module (8) for remote
control and data transmission from the device to the user

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Mobile solar generator MobiSun Pro Energy - principal block scheme

FIRST OPTIMISATION in MobiSun Pro Energy generator :

MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING

MPPT- Benefits?

MobiSun Pro Energy

output power of PV
panels /without
battery

MobiSun Pro Energy

output power of PV
panels/with battery

SECOND OPTIMISATION in MobiSun Pro Energy generator :

DUAL AXIS DRIVE and TRACKING OF SUN TRAJECTORY
Chronological tracking based on natural
observation of the position of the sun in a given
area and a given time period during the year.
This means that for certain geographic
coordinates and a certain period of time the
program (software) can determine the position
of the sun during daylight
In accordance with the program can be
controlled by the position of the solar panels
throughout the day, during the period of use of
the solar
This method of positioning is independent of
cloud cover because the is known position of
the sun at any time.
The only thing that need to take into account
the orientation of the local coordinate system of
solar panels in relation to the global coordinate
system (Earth).

SUN TRAJECTORY (from sunrise to sunset) Belgrade, 22. December 2013.

SUN TRAJECTORY (from sunrise to sunset), Belgrade 21. September 2013.

SUN TRAJECTORY (from sunrise to sunset), Belgrade 21. Mart 2013.

SUN TRAJECTORY (from sunrise to sunset), Belgrade 22. May 2013.

For each geographical

location and for every
period
can
be
programmed position of
the solar panel (optimize
its position).
The analysis of the
diagram can be seen
that during daylight from
05:00 to 20:15 Sun
moves
in
azimuth
between 55 and 297
while the elevation angle
that is between -2 to
max 65

Range of azimuth and elevation angles-dual axis tracking

Assuming that the axis

drives
turning-on
incorporate
every
15
minutes to be at the
beginning and at the end of
the day (sunset / sunrise)
had angular displacement
around 2-3, a mid-day
5 - 8 azimuth, while the
elevation of change
milder than 1 - 2.
To accomplish this, we
chose a system with two
independent degrees of
freedom i.e. two actuators.

TRACKING of SUN TRAJECTORY-Benefits?

MobiSun Pro Energy

output power of PV panels

Battery bank storage

Configurations of MobiSun Pro Energy generator- with solar tracking

PRICE
10.000,00 Eu
AC single phase
output; max 2.4kW
autonomy -YES

AC three phase
output

PRICE
8.500,00 Eu
DC output
No need
DC/AC
inverter
max 2.4kW
autonomy -YES

*** In the prices not included motor and pump

Configurations of MobiSun Pro Energy generator- with solar tracking

without battery bank
AC single phase
output
max 1kW
no autonomy

PRICE
8.000,00 Eu

AC three phase
output
max 1kW
no autonomy

DC output
No need
DC/AC
inverter
max 1kW
no autonomy
*** In the prices not included motor and pump

PRICE
6500,00 Eu

Configurations of MobiSun Pro Energy generator-fixed PV panels

without two-axis
controller
savings on money
2000 Eu
AC single phase
output; max 2.4kW
autonomy-YES
PRICE 8.000,00 Eu
AC three phase
output

savings on money
1500 Eu+2000Eu=3500Eu
DC output
PRICE
No need
6.500,00 Eu
DC/AC
inverter
max 2.4kW
autonomy-YES
*** In the prices not included motor and pump

Configurations of MobiSun Pro Energy generator- fixed PV panels

without battery bank
savings on money 2000 Eu
AC single phase
output
max 1kW
no autonomy

PRICE
6.000,00 Eu

AC three phase
output

savings on money
2000Eu+1500 Eu=3500Eu
solar tracker 2000Eu
DC output
No need
DC/AC
inverter

TOTAL savings

on money
5500 Eu!!!

max 1kW no autonomy

*** In the prices not included motor and pump

PRICE

4.500,00 Eu

MECHANICAL STRUCTURE of MobiSun Pro Energy

LINEAR DRIVE

Construction with
two linear actuators
SMART actuator
include:
-servo driver of linear
motor

-position sensor

Construction with rotational drives

Construction with
two rotational
actuators :
Slewing drive with
two smart actuators
SMART actuator
include:
-servo driver /motor
-position sensor
(inclinometer)

CHECKING THE MECHANICAL STRUCTURE AT THE STRESS AND

STRAINS

Checking the mesh structure

Checking the supporting frame

ANALISYS OF THE INFLUENCE OF WIND SPEED TO MECHANICAL

STRUCTURE
CHECKING THE MECHANICAL
STRUCTURE AT WIND SPEED
up to 80km/h

CHECKING FORCE

CHECKING TORQUE

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
PV input
PV panels (1600x1000mm) 3 pcs
Peak power 3x300W=900W,
Peak power voltage: 32VDC
Peak power current: 3x9.5A=28.5A
AUTOMATIC SUN TRACKING (dual axis solar tracking
algorithm)
BATTERY CHARGER
Input voltage 10-36VDC
Nominal current In=40A
Implemented algorithm MPPT
Monitoring of state of the charge (SOC) and displaying of all
operative statuses (nominal regime and alarm state)
CAN bus communications port

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
BATTERY
Gel, special designed for solar application
3000-5000 cycles of charging/discharging
5x(2x12V/100Ah)
Total capacity 500Ah
INVERTER
Input voltage: 24VDC (nominal), range:18-40VDC
Output voltage: 230V,(50Hz0.1%), range: 180-240VAC
Output current: In=13A
Peak power: 6kW (short time)
Efficiency: 95%
Total harmonic distortion (THD)<3%
Protections (output short circuit, overload, battery voltage too high, battery
voltage too low, temperature too high, 230 V AC on inverter output, input
voltage ripple too high)

CAN bus communications port

MobiSun Pro Energy - application possibilities

Mobile solar generators are universal devices

and can be used on any terrain where there
is a need for electric power (12V / 24V DC
voltage and an AC-220 V) and where
conditions for the use of solar energy exist.
They are ideal for use in agriculture as a
portable, easy to use, reliable and robust in
operation, requiring no special maintenance
other than regular cleaning of panels from
dust, the long service life (over 20 years),
produce no noise and do not pollute the
nature.
They are recommended for use in both crop
farming and fruit growing, as well as in
animal husbandry, beekeeping, fishing, etc
Mobile solar generator as a solution for
energy supply, practically has no alternative
in organic food production as it meets the
strict environmental standards of production.

MobiSun Pro Energy in crops irrigation

Crops irrigation: MobiSun pro
Energy is universal device
which can be used for different
purposes in agriculture .
However, one of the most
effective applications is in crops
irrigation (on fields, orchards,
etc.).
Combined with electrically
powered water pump, mobile
solar generator can be used for
irrigation of small to middle
fields with area of several ares
(greenhouses,
hothouses,
gardens) to several hectares
(fields, orchards)

Projected capacity of the single-phase (power 2.2 KW) and three-phase (power 5.5 kW)
solar generator at irrigation depending on the depth of pumping water from a source (flow
rate in liters per hour and irrigated land surface)

Application example
PERFORMANCES of single phases centrifugal pump drive
Centrifugal pump: CPm190-Pedrollo, 230V, 50Hz, 2900 min-1, nominal
power 1.5kW
Depth of the pumping H=20m
-achieved flow 160 l/min
-autonomy of pumping 2h
-battery depth of discharge 30% (180Ah)

Depth of the pumping H=50m

-achieved flow 60 l/min
-autonomy of pumping 1.5h
-battery depth of discharge 40% (250Ah)

System of drip irrigation- AC power

System of drip irrigation- AC
power

System of drip irrigation- DC power

Systems of crops irrigation

irrigation

DC or AC power

Systems of drip irrigation

Solar system for livestock watering

Inaccessible rural
areas
Lack of water
It is necessary water
storage
Water for drinking is
especially necessary
before the evening
During the day pools
are filled with
pumping system
and empty towards
evening
No need battery
storage
MPPT is desirable

Solar system for fishponds watering

CO2
emission!!!

??
dB
Noise and
vibrations!!!

Solar power of field hospitals (civil or military)

AC and DC

AC and DC

AC and DC

AC and DC

Solar power of rural areas (small villages)-battery is required

AC-power
or
DC-power
(less
expensive)

Solar
tracking

Rural tourism, ethno-catering objects

CO2 emission!!
Noise and vibrations!!

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

- in a transport regime

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

-ready for installation

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

-closed state on a trailer

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

-in a operating state on a trailer

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

-ready for release of the trailer

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

-possibilities for other needs and requirements

Mobile robotic solar electric generator MobiSun Pro Energy

-operating state with stabilizers on the ground

PREVIOUS PROMOTIONS
IERWE International Exiition for ReneWable Energy 12-14.03.2014, Belgrade
Trade Fair & Business forum

Mobile robotics solar generator/

Mobilni solarni robotizovani
generator

PREVIOUS PROMOTIONS
MobiSun Pro Energy Mobile Robotic Solar Electric Generator
57th International Belgrade Fair of Technics and Technology

Green energy

PREVIOUS PROMOTIONS

81st International Agricultural Fair 20-26.05.2014, Novi Sad

CONCLUSIONS
ADVANTAGE of Mobile robotic solar electric generator
MobiSun Pro Energy

Energy efficient The device is optimized to acquire maximal solar energy based on solar
tracking system, maximal power point tracking (MPPT) controller and battery storage capacity
designed to support frequent daily use.
Clean - No exhaust. No carbon emissions. No oil changes.
Quiet - Around the jobsite, where communication is a matter of safety, the silent power generation
of a solar mobile generator is even more valuable.
Reliable - Our trailer-based solar generator doesnt rely solely on the Sun. This system can be
charged by grid power or with a traditional diesel generator on those days that the sun doesnt
shine. And with only a handful of moving parts, few things will ever have to be replaced during the
trailer solar generator units life.
Aavailable - Even though the original cost for a solar generator is higher than some petroleum
generators, it will save you money in the long run. These units will last longer, require less
maintenance, and dont rely on increasingly expensive fuel.
Durable - With panels designed to withstand hail one-inch in diameter at 90 mph, industrial-grade
forklift batteries and inverters built to stand-up to rugged conditions, these solar mobile generators
will go the distance and perform for decades.
Safe - These solar generator units pose no threat to the devices you run off of them. You should
never worry about that expensive laptop or power tool.
Mobile Our device is mobile and portable. You are able to move it and replace easily anywhere
by use of a standard auto-trailer. You are enabled even to release the trailer (transporter of device)
if need and the generator will still operate being it relies onto four supporting stabilizers that keep it
standing and working properly. The time required to bring system from the transport mode to the
operation mode is only 15 min. One person can do it oneself.
Remotely controlled This solar generator unit can be switched on and off remotely as well as
checked for battery capacity, operation time, power released,maximal power, etc.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This project is financially supported form
Serbian Ministry of Education and Science
Innovation Project: Development of remote
controlled robotic solar electro generator for
improvement
of agriculture production,
year 2014/2015
Also, this project is logistic supported from
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Serbia

THANK YOU IN ATTENTION!!!

Belgrade, September 2014

Author of presentation:
Zeljko V. Despotovic, PhD.E.E