MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641051692 A) filed by Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College; Ratna Kumar Gotru; Rohith Nasika; Sanjay Sumanth Naganaboyina; Jayaram Pepeti; and Tirumalesh Tilluri, Gudlavalleru, Andhra Pradesh, on April 23, for 'a time-driven single-axis photovoltaic tracking apparatus with automatic cleaning functionality.'
Inventor(s) include Seshadri Rao Engineering College; Ratna Kumar Gotru; Rohith Nasika; Sanjay Sumanth Naganaboyina; Jayaram Pepeti; and Tirumalesh Tilluri.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a time-driven single-axis photovoltaic tracking apparatus configured to improve energy capture efficiency while minimizing system complexity and maintenance. The apparatus employs a sensor-less control approach wherein a calibration cycle is performed to determine a full angular traversal time of a photovoltaic panel between predetermined angular positions. The determined traversal time is stored and proportionally divided into temporal segments corresponding to solar tracking intervals between morning and evening hours. Based on real-time clock data, a control unit actuates a rotational drive mechanism to orient the photovoltaic panel without the use of light or positional sensors. The system further incorporates an automatic cleaning functionality comprising a fluid dispensing mechanism that is activated at predefined time intervals to remove accumulated dust and debris from the panel surface. The apparatus is powered through an energy storage unit charged by the photovoltaic panel via a charge controller, enabling standalone operation. The invention provides a cost-effective, reliable, and maintenance-efficient solar tracking solution suitable for off-grid applications."
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