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Science Fair Project Information
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Title: An innovative passive high-precision photovoltaic panel tracking system
Subject: Renewable Energy
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Medium
Awards:
Calgary Youth Science Fair 2008 Gold Medal
1st place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2008)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2008
Description: This project proposes an innovative passive photovoltaic panel tracking system, the first with high-precision ability, dual-axis capability, as well as an environmentally-positive mechanical hydraulic restrictor control.
Link: http://www.odec.ca/projects/2008/full8e2/
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Short Background
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http://www.projects.juliantrubin.com/science_fair_project/engineering/solar_tracker_1.html
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