Solar panel optimization
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The document summarizes research into how time of day and temperature affect the voltage output of solar panels. The researcher tested a solar panel connected to a fan and voltage meter at different times of day and under different sunlight conditions. The results showed that sunlight is the major determining factor in a panel's energy output, while temperature has a minimal effect, especially on cloudy days. This has significance for the development of renewable and sustainable energy sources.
Solar panel optimization
- 1. Solar Panel OptimizationMark Griffith
- 2. Is there a difference in voltage output in a solar panel relevant to time of day and temperatureQuestion asked
- 3. Temperature and time no conclusive effect on voltageWeather is the only variableSun determines voltageAbstract
- 4. Running out of fossil fuels and raw materialsResources to run out in 30-50 yearsFossil fuels supply 85% of worlds commercial energyRenewable energy sources under fundedSolar and wind power most common forms of renewable energyWind power often considered not very effectiveWhy this is important
- 5. Solar panel with output connect to a fanVoltage meter connected to outputTested in three different times of the dayTested in different degrees of sunMethods
- 6. Sun provides most energyTemperature does not affect energy on cloudy daysEnergy variations in cooler degreesResults
- 7. Results cont’dDirect current volts
- 8. Sun major deciding factor in energy outputTemperature has minimal effectSignificance of Results
- 9. Renewable energy sourceLess dependant on fossil fuels and raw materialsReduces carbon emissionsNo environmental impactRelevance to Sustainability
- 10. Longer test periodMore dataMore equipmentFuture Experiments