Investigation of water flow temperature on solar panel

Subramanian, Kumaran (2020) Investigation of water flow temperature on solar panel. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Solar panels are important to focus solar energy from sunlight for the sake of generating electricity. Renewable energy power plants have an advantage over high efficiency solar panels as less number of solar panels are required for the same power output. Along with duration and temperature, temperature has a great effect on the performance of a solar panel as high temperature significantly reduces output power. So, we require more efficiency while high temperature we require a cooling system such as water. This research paper explains a practical approach to investigation of water flow temperature on the solar panel. The water cooling system is free of maintenance, easy to handle and simple in operation. But without the cooling system solar panels operate efficiently in generating electricity as long as the solar panels are kept cool by some heat sinks. Experimental results indicate appreciable enhancement in the overall output of the solar panel. Experimental readings obtained from results. Corresponding results obtained from different conditions showing improvement in efficiency are tabled and plotted.

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