OriTrack: A Small, 3 Degree-of-Freedom, Origami Solar Tracker

Crystal E. Winston,Leo F. Casey,Crystal E. Winston,Leo F. Casey

In response to the need for sustainable energy solutions, solar panels have gained significant traction. One way to increase the energy capture of solar systems is through solar tracking, a means of reorienting solar panels throughout the day in order to face the sun. The energy consumption increase that comes with solar tracking often far outweighs the amount of energy required to move the panel,...