🌞 Dynamic Solar Panel Controller

This repository contains a Simulink-based simulation project that models an intelligent solar tracking system. The goal is to dynamically adjust the orientation of a solar panel to follow the sun throughout the day, improving energy efficiency by minimizing angular misalignment.

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🧠 Key Features

• Simulates solar panel and motor dynamics using differential equations
• Applies PID control to minimize tracking error
• Demonstrates accurate sun tracking under changing conditions
• Visualizes angular position and performance using Simulink scopes
• Structured and modular block-based design for clarity

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🗂️ Files Included

File/Folder	Description
MyModel.slx	Main Simulink model of the solar tracking system
DynamicSolarPanelController.prj	Simulink Project file for structured development
resources/project/	Contains supporting assets (optional references)

ℹ️ Note: Simulink cache files (.slxc) are auto-generated and not included for version control.

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📊 Outcome

This simulation demonstrates how a solar panel can effectively track the sun using a control system that reacts to changes in solar position. The model highlights the importance of real-time feedback and control in renewable energy systems and serves as a great learning tool for understanding modeling and simulation using Simulink.

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository.
2. Open DynamicSolarPanelController.prj in MATLAB.
3. Open and run MyModel.slx in Simulink.
4. View results in Simulink Scope blocks.

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