The Design and Construction of a Microprocessor Controlled Solar Array

Mathew B.
7th Grade, Stone Middle, Melbourne, Florida
Teacher: Rich Regan
Mathew B's Science Fair project board
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Significance: The significance of this project is that by making solar collectors follow the sun, they will be more effective in generating electricity.

Hypothesis: The solar tracking device which uses a microprocessor programmed to follow the sun will produce a higher voltage for longer periods of time.

Conclusion: The data supported the hypothesis and the hypothesis was accepted. The voltage collected in a solar cell can be increased by using a microprocessor to track the sun.