Publication: Enhancing mini solar panel power output through force convection air cooling
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2024-07-01
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Yuemystra A/P Veswalinggam
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Using the photovoltaic effect, photovoltaic cells, also referred to as solar panels, are gadgets that directly turn sunlight into electricity. This thesis looks into employing forced convection air cooling to increase the power output of small solar panels. The process includes using various cooling techniques, such as heat sinks, duct fans, and Fresnel lenses, in outdoor experimental setups to examine how they affect the performance of solar panels. Sun radiation, air flow, panel temperature, voltage, current, and humidity are among the factors that are measured. The findings show that forced convection air cooling considerably raises solar panels' power output and efficiency. The best cooling solution, according to the data, was a heat sink, a Fresnel lens, and a duct fan operating at maximum speed. This greatly increased the solar panels' power production and efficiency. The results of this study show that forced convection air cooling can significantly improve photovoltaic system efficiency and offer insightful information for the best possible use of solar energy.